Evaluating Sense of Responsibility as Moderator of the Relationship between Cognitive Flexibility and Anxiety Among Child and Family Service Workers

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This symposium presentation examines the role of sense of responsibility in moderating the relationship between cognitive flexibility and anxiety symptoms among child and family service workers. The research investigates whether a heightened sense of responsibility for client outcomes influences the protective effect of cognitive flexibility against anxiety in this high-stress occupation.

Authors: Chen, Y., Guan, Y., Lorenzini, J., & Zalta, A. K.

Presenting Author: Yuekun (Alice) Chen

Conference: 2024 Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program Symposium, UC Irvine

Research Lab: Trauma and Resilience Lab, UC Irvine

Note: This work was further developed and presented at the 2025 APS Annual Convention.