TY - JOUR T1 - The Role of Fusion Beliefs and Metacognitions in Obsessive–Compulsive Symptoms in General Population TT - JF - PCP JO - PCP VL - 1 IS - 2 UR - http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-43-en.html Y1 - 2013 SP - 97 EP - 104 KW - Thought-fusion beliefs KW - Metacognitive beliefs KW - Obsessive-compulsive symptoms N2 - Objective: The aim of the current study was to investigate the role of fusion beliefs and metacognitions in obsessive–compulsive symptoms in the general population. Methods: A sample of 200 students of Kharazmi University was selected from various faculties and completed the following questionnaires: Metacognitions Questionnaire-30 (MCQ-30), Thought-Fusion Instrument (TFI) and Maudsley Obsessive Compulsive Inventory (MOCI). Data was analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. Results: The study showed that thought-fusion beliefs and metacognitive beliefs were positively correlated with obsessive compulsive symptoms. There were also positive correlations between subscales of thought-fusion beliefs and metacognitive beliefs and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. In regression analysis, MCQ subscales, cognitive selfconsciousness and Thought Action Fusion scale were the strongest predictors of obsessivecompulsive symptoms. Conclusion: Results of this study support the metacognitive model of OCD and showed that people’s thought-fusion beliefs have important role in obsessive–compulsive symptoms. M3 ER -