The Relationship Between Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms, Perfectionism, and Anxiety Sensitivity for Not Just Right Experiences

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 134-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren D. Irwin ◽  
Mairwen K. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Sensitivity ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Maladaptive Perfectionism ◽  
Not Just Right Experiences ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Just Right

The obsessive-compulsive core dimensions model posits that compulsions are driven by harm avoidance, or to counteract a sense of incompleteness, known as ‘not just right experiences’ (NJREs). Evidence suggests NJREs are associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms and maladaptive perfectionism. However, manipulations of NJREs have focused on the visual system, and have not been examined in the context of arousal fears associated with anxiety sensitivity (AS). This study examined the relationship between OC symptoms, perfectionism, and AS using in vivo manipulations of NJREs across visual, auditory, and tactile sensory modalities. Using a 2 (NJRE vs. JRE) × 2 (AS vs. no AS) between-subjects design, participants (N = 132) completed behavioural tasks designed to elicit NJREs and assess task discomfort and urge to counteract sensory-specific stimuli. Strong relationships were observed between task ratings and self-report measures of NJREs, incompleteness, OCD symptoms, maladaptive perfectionism, and AS. Those in the NJRE conditions gave significantly higher task ratings compared to JRE conditions; however, there was no main effect for AS. While maladaptive perfectionism and AS were significant predictors of task performance, there was no interaction between the two. The results confirm and extend research suggesting a strong association between NJREs and incompleteness motivations, as well as sensory-affective disturbance in OCD.

Incompleteness and not just right experiences in the explanation of Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 236 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amparo Belloch ◽  
Gertrudis Fornés ◽  
Angel Carrasco ◽  
Clara López-Solá ◽  
Pino Alonso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Not Just Right Experiences ◽  
Just Right

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Affective and Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms in Internet Use Disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania Moretta ◽  
Giulia Buodo
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms ◽  
Clinical Criteria ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Affective Symptoms ◽  
The Relationship

We investigated the relationships and diagnostic power of symptoms associated with affective disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and drug addictions on Internet use disorder. Moreover, we tested whether Internet use disorder is characterized by a specific network of symptoms. One-hundred-and-four young adults (78 women) were assessed in laboratory using self-report measures of Internet addiction, alcohol use disorder, cannabis abuse, depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms, impulsiveness, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Only hoarding, obsessing, and depression symptoms were positively linked to Internet use disorder severity, with hoarding having greater power and accuracy than other obsessive-compulsive and affective symptoms. Only individuals with mild-moderate Internet use disorder were characterized by a network of strong and positive associations of affective and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. These findings may encourage future longitudinal studies aimed at identifying potential clinical criteria for the diagnosis of Internet use disorder and treatment targets.

scholarly journals Exploring the Relationship between Obsessive-compulsive Characteristics and Symptoms of Eating Disorders in a Nonclinical Population

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
John Paulson
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
College Sample ◽  
Eating Disorder Symptoms ◽  
The One ◽  
The Relationship

Previous research has documented similarities between symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anorexia Nervosa, and Bulimia Nervosa and elevated comorbidity between these conditions in clinical samples, with the relationship between OCD and Anorexia being stronger than between OCD and Bulimia. Researchers adopting a continuum view of psychopathology have also found that individuals with sub-clinical expressions of obsessive-compulsive symptoms resemble their clinical counterparts in several ways. The goal of the current study was to explore whether or not the observed relationship between obsessive-compulsive symptoms and eating disorder symptoms observed in clinical populations would also be observed in a nonclinical population. 264 participants from a college sample completed self-report measures of these symptoms. A positive correlation was found between scores on obsessive-compulsive, anorexia and bulimia instruments, and reflective of their clinical counterparts the relationship between obsessive-compulsive and anorexia symptoms was more significant than the one between obsessive compulsive symptoms and bulimia symptoms. Implications and limitations for research and clinical practice are discussed.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents

1995 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neville J. King ◽  
Thomas H. Ollendick ◽  
Iain M. Montgomery
Keyword(s):  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Antidepressant Medication ◽  
Behavioural Intervention ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This selective review shows that childhood obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious condition that requires early identification and treatment. Initially, we examine the relationship of childhood rituals to OCD, and discuss recent findings on the epidemiology of childhood OCD. The DSM-IV criteria for OCD are presented, along with recent findings on psychopathology. Clinical management of childhood OCD is a challenging and difficult task for mental health professionals. We briefly describe and evaluate advances in behavioural treatment — mainly in vivo exposure and response prevention. The adjunctive use of antidepressant medication is also examined. Whilst these clinical innovations are promising, further controlled evaluations are necessary before the efficacy of behavioural intervention can be confidently asserted.

“Not Just Right Experiences” are specific to obsessive–compulsive disorder: Further evidence from Italian clinical samples

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 73-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Sica ◽  
Gioia Bottesi ◽  
Antonella Orsucci ◽  
Caterina Pieraccioli ◽  
Cecilia Sighinolfi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Not Just Right Experiences ◽  
Just Right

Is Performance on the Go/Nogo Task Related to Not Just Right Experiences in Patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 1121-1131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Ghisi ◽  
Gioia Bottesi ◽  
Claudio Sica ◽  
Ezio Sanavio ◽  
Mark H. Freeston
Keyword(s):  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Not Just Right Experiences ◽  
Just Right
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