Author(s)

Min Ou ¹, Yiming Wang ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Psychology, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, China
² School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, China

Corresponding Author

Min Ou

ABSTRACT

This study explored the relationship between thought suppression and psychological resilience. Using a questionnaire approach, a survey was conducted on a sample of adults in Gansu Province, utilizing a self-developed demographic questionnaire, the Brief Resilience Scale, and the White Bear Suppression Inventory. A total of 272 responses were collected online and analyzed using SPSS 26.0. The results indicated a significant negative correlation between thought suppression and psychological resilience (ps < 0.001), with psychological resilience negatively predicting thought suppression (β = -0.819, t = -19.874, p < 0.001). Higher levels of psychological resilience were associated with lower levels of thought suppression. These findings suggest that individuals should focus on enhancing their psychological resilience to reduce tendencies for thought suppression, promoting overall mental and physical well-being.

KEYWORDS

Thought Suppression; Psychological Resilience; Mental Health

CITE THIS PAPER

Min Ou, Yiming Wang, The Relationship between Thought Suppression and Psychological Resilience. Applied & Educational Psychology (2025) Vol. 6: 29-35. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/appep.2025.060105.

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