The role of acceptance and cognitive reappraisal in valued living: a structural equation model

The primary objective of this study was to investigate a proposed model of valued living, focusing on the roles of acceptance and cognitive reappraisal. A total of 158 university students completed various questionnaires that assessed acceptance, cognitive reappraisal, repetitive thinking, the obstruction of valued living, and progress in valued living. Through structural equation modeling, the model displayed a satisfactory fit, indicating that acceptance indirectly influenced valued living through decreasing obstruction and repetitive thinking. Furthermore, cognitive reappraisal indirectly impacted repetitive thinking through the mediation of acceptance. Moreover, cognitive reappraisal directly and positively influenced the progress of valued living and acceptance. The findings of this study have practical and research implications, suggesting the positive role of cognitive reappraisal and acceptance of internal experiences in valued living among the nonclinical population.