Abstract:

The main purpose of this research is to examine the mediatory role of trait anger in relationship between interpersonal cognitive distortion and self-control. Participants of this research were composed of 256 university students (150 female, 106 male). Data collection tools consisted of Interpersonal Cognitive Distortions Scale, Trait Anger- Anger Expression Scale and Low Self-Control Scale. Data was examined by correlation and regression analysis techniques. Findings of the study indicate that trait anger partially mediates to relations between interpersonal cognitive distortions and self-control. This finding has revealed the mediator role of trait anger between cognitive distortions and self-control relationship