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Analysis of data was conducted using path-analysis through structural equation modelling with AMOS and SPSS-24 software.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results and discussion<\/jats:title>\n The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between parental self-efficacy and students\u2019 social interest. Additionally, there was a significant negative relationship between early maladaptive schemas and both parental self-efficacy and students\u2019 social interest. Furthermore, the results indicated that the relationship between parental self-efficacy and students\u2019 social interest is significant. However, when the mediator variable (early maladaptive schemas) was introduced in to the model, the path coefficient decreased. So, it was concluded that the mediating role of early maladaptive schemas in the relationship between parental self-efficacy and students\u2019 social interest was confirmed (p \u22640.05). 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