Investigating the Interplay of Coping Mechanisms and Socio-Cultural Influences in repetitive behavior: A pilot study

Abstract

The objectives include evaluating the fit of the proposed model, assessing the reliability of the utilized scale, and investigating potential biases within the dataset. The default model demonstrates moderate fit, with a chi-square statistic (CMIN) of 2954.241 with 900 degrees of freedom and a CMIN/DF ratio of 3.282. The Root Mean Square Residual (RMR) of 0.257 indicates a moderate discrepancy between the model and observed data. The Goodness-of-Fit Index (GFI) is 0.686, suggesting relatively poor fit. Reliability analysis of the scale indicates satisfactory internal consistency, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients of 0.756 and 0.752 for raw and standardized items, respectively. Analysis of the dataset reveals varied responses across psychological constructs, including Rumination, Discounting, Distraction, Observational Learning, Societal Expectation, Peer Pressure, and Peer Influence. The findings suggest that while the default model provides a moderately adequate representation of the relationships between variables.