The relationship of negative thoughts to pain and psychological distress

1990 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 349-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen M. Gil ◽  
David A. Williams ◽  
Francis J. Keefe ◽  
Jean C. Beckham
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Negative Thoughts ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Mediation of Coping Strategies among Patients with Advanced Cancer

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110032
Author(s):  
Nurul Huda ◽  
Yun-Yen ◽  
Hellena Deli ◽  
Malissa Kay Shaw ◽  
Tsai-Wei Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Resampling Procedure ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to test the mediating effects of coping on relationships of psychological distress and stress with anxiety, depression, and quality of life. A cross-sectional and correlational research study was used to recruit a sample of 440 patients with advanced cancer in Indonesia. A bootstrap resampling procedure was used to test the significance of the total and specific indirect effects of coping. Data analysis showed that problem-focused coping (PFC) mediated relationships of psychological distress and stress on depression, anxiety and functional well-being. PFC also mediated the relationship between stress and social well-being. Emotional-focused coping (EFC) mediated the relationship of stress with physical and emotional well-being. EFC also mediated the relationships between psychological distress and physical well-being. Thus, proper assessments and interventions should be tailored and implemented for patients in order to facilitate their use of coping strategies when needed in stressful situations.

scholarly journals THE RELATIONSHIP OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AND FRAMINGHAM SCORE IN POPULATION AT RISK OF CORONARY HEART DISEASE IN MALANG, INDONESIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mareta Deka Paraswati ◽  
Niken Asih Laras Ati ◽  
Titin Andri Wihastuti ◽  
Yulian Wiji Utami ◽  
Kumboyono Kumboyono
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Framingham Score ◽  
Population At Risk ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals The relationship of smartphone addiction with psychological distress and neuroticism among university medical students

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard Yik-Chuan Lei ◽  
Muhd Al-Aarifin Ismail ◽  
Jamilah Al-Muhammady Mohammad ◽  
Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Personality Trait ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
P Value ◽  
Simple Linear Regression ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background Smartphone plays a vital role in higher education as it serves as a device with multiple functions. Smartphone addiction was reported on the rise among college and university students. The addiction may result in unwanted consequences on their academic performance and psychological health. One factor that consistently relates to psychological distress and smartphone addiction is the neurotic personality trait. This study explored the relationship of smartphone addiction with psychological health and neuroticism among USM medical students. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out on medical students in a public medical school. DASS-21, the neuroticism-subscale of USMaP-i and SAS-SV were administered to measure psychological distress, neuroticism, and smartphone addiction of the medical students. Spearman correlation was performed to examine the correlation between smartphone addiction with psychological distress and neuroticism. Simple linear regression was performed to investigate relationship factors of smartphone addiction. Results A total of 574 medical students participated in this study. The prevalence of smartphone addiction was 40.6%. It was higher among male (49.2%) compared to female (36.6%) medical students. The result showed a fair positive correlation between smartphone addiction and psychological health (rdepression = 0.277, p-value < 0.001; ranxiety = 0.312, p-value < 0.001; rstress = 0.329, p-value < 0.001). However, there was a poor positive correlation between smartphone addiction and neuroticism (r = 0.173, p-value < 0.001). The simple linear regression showed a significant increase in the levels of depression, anxiety, stress and neuroticism upon one unit increase in smartphone addiction (bdepression = 0.101, p-value < 0.001; banxiety = 0.120, p-value < 0.001; bstress = 0.132, p-value < 0.001; bneuroticism = 0.404, p-value < 0.05). These results indicated significant relationships between smartphone addiction, psychological health and neuroticism. Conclusion This study suggested a high prevalence of smartphone addiction among medical students, particularly in male medical students. The smartphone addiction might lead to psychological problems and the most vulnerable group is the medical student with the neurotic personality trait.

scholarly journals Trustworthiness appraisals of faces wearing a surgical mask during the Covid-19 pandemic in Germany: An experimental study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. e0251393
Author(s):  
Miriam Biermann ◽  
Anna Schulze ◽  
Franziska Unterseher ◽  
Konstantina Atanasova ◽  
Paulina Watermann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Negative Bias ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Facial Stimuli ◽  
Public Media ◽  
The Face ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Background During the Covid-19 pandemic, the negative effects of wearing a mouth-nose cover (MNC) on interpersonal functioning have been discussed in public media but empirical studies on how wearing MNCs affect social judgements are sparse. In the present study, we investigated the effects of MNCs on trustworthiness appraisals, the influence of changes due to MNCs in evaluating joy, and the relationship between a social-cognitive appraisal bias and a participant’s characteristics. Methods All participants (N = 165) judged the intensity of happiness and trustworthiness in calm facial stimuli presented with and without a surgical mask covering part of the face. We analysed the relationship of changes in judgements evoked by MNCs to participants’ evaluations of MNCs as protective tools and explored their associations with the burden experienced by wearing MNCs, compliance to behaviour recommendations, their risk associated with the pandemic, and their levels of psychological distress. Results Overall, calm facial stimuli covered with MNCs were evaluated as less trustworthy and, to an even stronger extent, less happy than uncovered facial stimuli. However, participants varied in whether they showed a negative or positive evaluation of faces with MNCs; the negative bias was stronger in those participants who attributed lower protective potential to MNCs, experienced a higher burden while wearing MNCs, wore MNCs less often, and experienced a higher level of psychological distress. Conclusions A negative bias in trustworthiness appraisals of faces with a positive emotional expression covered by MNCs is linked to a participant’s evaluation of MNCs as inefficient and burdening and their experience of high psychological distress.

Relationship of Locus of Control, Psychological Distress, and Trauma Exposure in Groups Impacted by Intense Political Conflict in Egypt

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 423-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasiliki Papanikolaou ◽  
Mohsen Gadallah ◽  
Gloria R. Leon ◽  
Efthalia Massou ◽  
Gerasimos Prodromitis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Trauma Exposure ◽  
Personal Control ◽  
Political Conflict ◽  
The State ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractIntroductionSocial and political instability have become common situations in many parts of the world. Exposure to different types of traumatic circumstances may differentially affect psychological status.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to compare the relationship between personal perceptions of control over the events happening in one's life and psychological distress in two groups who experienced physical trauma but differed as to whether the trauma was a result of political upheaval and violence. Views on the extent to which the state was interested in the individual were also assessed.MethodsThe sample consisted of 120 patients who were injured in the Cairo epicenter and 120 matched controls from the greater Cairo area whose injuries were from other causes. The Brown Locus of Control Scale and the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL 90-R) were administered approximately three months after the January 2011 start of the demonstrations and subsequent overthrow of the government.ResultsThe groups did not differ on locus of control. For both groups, externality was associated with greater distress, suggesting a relationship between perceived helplessness in controlling one's life and distress. The Cairo group scored significantly higher than the control group on the SCL 90-R Global Severity Index (GSI) and Positive Symptom Total (PST). Perceptions of state interest in the population were low; overall, 78% viewed the state as having little or no interest in them.DiscussionThe relationship between exposure intensity and psychological distress is examined. In addition, differences in findings in populations experiencing political chaos compared with other types of disasters are considered.ConclusionBeliefs regarding personal control over one's life circumstances are more closely associated with psychological distress than the circumstances in which the trauma occurred.PapanikolaouV, GadallahM, LeonG, MassouE, ProdromitisG, SkembrisA, LevettJ. Relationship of locus of control, psychological distress, and trauma exposure in groups impacted by intense political conflict in Egypt. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2013;28(4):1-5.

scholarly journals Why not Seek Therapy? The Role of Stigma and Psychological Symptoms in College Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (67) ◽  
pp. 76-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Makilim Nunes Baptista ◽  
Cristian Zanon
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Public Stigma ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: The decision to seek therapy can reduce psychological distress and factors like public stigma, self stigma, fear of self exposure to therapist, among others, may constitute barriers in this process. This study investigated: how is the group of variables described in the literature as predictors of seeking therapy, and the relationship of variables associated with stigma and depressive symptoms, anxiogenic symptoms and stress with this search. For this purpose, 272 students responded scales that assessed these variables. The principal component analysis indicated four clusters of variables (symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress; feelings of shame, inadequacy and inhibition; perception of benefits to seek therapy; self stigma and stigma by the others). These components are hierarchically inserted into the multiple regression, indicating that the symptoms have little importance compared to the attitude of seeking therapy and stigmas.

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