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How Will You Feel on Valentine's Day? Affective Forecasting and Recall Biases as a Function of Anxiety, Depression, and Borderline Personality Disorder Features. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2022-10-01 Christopher D Hughes,Alexandra M King,Katharine Bailey,Maria C Alba,Elizabeth Hoelscher,Shireen L Rizvi
Introduction The prediction of affective experiences, also known as affective forecasting, is an integral component of individuals' decision-making processes. Yet, research consistently demonstrates that affective forecasts (AF) and recollections (AR) are generally inaccurate. Recent research has demonstrated distinct patterns of AF/R bias related to psychopathology. The present study examined the
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Motivated Helplessness in the Coronavirus Pandemic: Experimental Evidence that Perceived Helplessness to Avoid the Virus Reduces Fear of Covid-19 Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Uri Lifshin,Mario Mikulincer,Mabelle Kretchner
Introduction: According to the motivated helplessness hypothesis, thinking that there is nothing to do to avoid the coronavirus may make people less afraid of being infected (Lifshin et al., 2020). Previous correlational evidence indicated that high levels of helplessness were associated with diminished fear of COVID-19 (Lifshin et al., 2020; Lifshin & Mikulincer, 2021). Method: We tested if manipulated
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Race Matters in Assessment of Familial Criticism Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Dianne L. Chambless,Kelly M. Allred,Ortal Nakash,Eliora Porter,Rachel A. Schwartz,Moriah J. Brier
Introduction: Two findings in the Expressed Emotion (EE) literature fail to hold for Black psychiatric patients: EE (predominantly criticism) fails to predict treatment outcome, and measures of EE fail to correlate with patients' perceptions of relatives' criticism. To understand these findings, we tested whether non-Black coders of observable criticism (a) rate Black relatives higher in criticism
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Predictors of Embarrassment in Daily Social Interactions in Social Phobia, Major Depression and Healthy Controls Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Jasmin Čolić,Tyler Ray Bassett,Anna Latysheva,Christian Imboden,Klaus Bader,Martin Hatzinger,Thorsten Mikoteit,Andrea Hans Meyer,Roselind Lieb,Andrew Gloster,Jürgen Hoyer
Introduction: Embarrassment is a social affect. Once experienced in social interactions (SIs), it can be a precursor of clinical symptoms like depersonalization and ruminative thinking. This experience sampling study investigated predictors of embarrassment in social phobia (SP), major depressive disorder (MDD), and controls. Methods: For seven days, a total of n = 165 patients (n = 47 SP, n = 118
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The Role of Magical Thinking, Sensitivity, and Thought Content in Thought-Action Fusion Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Robert E. Fite,Joshua C. Magee
Introduction: Cognitive models of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) posit that maladaptive beliefs about intrusive thinking contribute to the disorder's development and maintenance. However, the findings concerning one notable belief, thought-action fusion (TAF), have been inconsistent. Current conceptualizations of TAF may conflate constructs such as magical thinking, sensitivity, and thought content
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A New Technique to Increase Self-Esteem by Reading and Mental Visualization: The Lexical Association Technique Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2022-02-01 Noémie Niveau,Marine Beaudoin,Boris New
Introduction: Self-esteem is central to human well-being, quality of life, and mental health. Therefore, it is important to propose preventive and therapeutic techniques to deal with decline in self-esteem. Different interventions have been proposed and their efficacies have been validated. However, they present certain constraints such as a cognitive and/or emotional cost, which limit some clinical
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#Socialdistancing: Social Media Use and Online Social Support Moderate the Effect of Pandemic-Related Stress on Internalizing Symptoms in Emerging Adults Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2022-02-01 Madison Politte-Corn,Elizabeth A. Nick,Lindsay Dickey,Samantha Pegg,David A. Cole,Autumn Kujawa
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major stressors, increases in internalizing symptomatology, and greater reliance on online interactions. We examined associations between social media use, online social support, pandemic-related stress, and internalizing symptoms, and tested the moderating role of social media use on the relation between stress and symptom change across time. Methods:
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Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing the Efficacy of Expressive Writing in Reducing Symptoms of Anxiety: Waitlist Control Design Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2022-02-01 Sarah M. C. Robertson,Stephen D. Short,Devin McSween,Shaina Medlen,Katie Schneider
Introduction: There are mixed data in the literature regarding the efficacy of expressive writing (EW) interventions. The current study utilized a waitlist control design to assess whether symptom change occurred during a waitlist period and an intervention period. We also assessed the potential relationship between initial anxiety symptom severity and follow-up scores of anxiety. Methods: One hundred
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Self-Regulation Predicts Mental Health and Well-Being During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Prospective Study Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2022-02-01 Katherine C. Haydon,Jessica E. Salvatore
Introduction: As evidence of the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic emerge, examining the role of self-regulation may yield key insights. This prospective study tested whether pre-pandemic self-regulation was associated with mental health, well-being, and substance use during the initial COVID-19 surge. Methods: Participants (N = 236; Mage = 30.3; 64% female) were assessed 1–3 years prior
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Evidence of Delayed, Recursive Benefits of Self-Affirmation on Anxiety in Socially Anxious University Students Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-12-01 Karen O'Brien,Alyse Sukovieff,Edward A. Johnson
Introduction: Persons with social anxiety disorder (SAD) often experience social interactions as threatening and commonly avoid them or perform poorly in them (Asher et al., 2017). Self-affirmation is an intervention shown to help individuals engage effectively in situations they perceive as threatening (Sherman & Hartson, 2011). We hypothesized that self-affirmation would allow socially anxious individuals
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Do Loneliness and Social Isolation Predict Mortality Because of Hazardous Drinking? Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-12-01 Jussi Tanskanen,Sarah Arpin,Cynthia Mohr
Introduction: Subjective feelings of loneliness and objective social isolation have been consistently connected with ill-health and mortality, though little work has empirically examined the mechanisms explaining the adverse effects. This study examines whether alcohol consumption explains the connection of loneliness and social isolation on mortality in different age and gender groups. Methods: The
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Emotional Linkage as a Moderator of Emotional Reactivity Effect on Partners' Depressive Symptoms Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-12-01 Sagi Lopata,Ashley K. Randall,Eran Bar-Kalifa
Introduction: Romantic partners’ emotions show a degree of interdependence, a process that is often described as emotional linkage. The current study sought to test the effects of emotional linkage in emotionally reactive individuals (i.e., those who easily become emotionally aroused and find it hard to regulate their emotions) and their partners. Specifically, we examined the interplay between emotional
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The Effects of Reducing Social Media Use on Body Esteem Among Transitional-Aged Youth Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-12-01 Helen Thai,Christopher G. Davis,Niall Stewart,Katie E. Gunnell,Gary S. Goldfield
Introduction. Social media use (SMU) and body image concerns are highly prevalent in youth. Although several studies have shown that high SMU is crosssectionally associated with lower body esteem, experimental evidence is lacking. This pilot study experimentally evaluated the effects of reducing SMU on body esteem among transitional aged youth (TAY) with emotional distress. Methods. Thirty-eight undergraduate
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A Brief, Mobile Intervention to Decrease Depression and Loneliness and Improve Relationship Quality During the Covid-19 Pandemic Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 Jonathan W. Kanter,Michael G. Nash,Adam Kuczynski,Daniel C. Rosen
Introduction: Effective, scalable interventions to address depression and loneliness and improve the quality of social relationships are needed for public health in pandemic and non-pandemic contexts. Towards this end, a randomized, controlled trial tested a mobile-based intervention, derived from social psychological and relationship science, for improving relational well-being and decreasing depression
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Co-Rumination May Mitigate Depressive and Anxious Symptoms for Those High in Social Interaction Anxiety Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 Megan G. Strickland,Phyllis Anastasio
Introduction: Early co-rumination research has demonstrated that engagement in co-rumination, or persistent discussion of one's problems at length, can lead to increased depressive and anxious symptoms. There is limited research examining the direct relationship between a specialized type of anxiety—social interaction anxiety—and co-rumination, and that research has conflicting results, making it unclear
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Sadder and Less Gullible?—Investigating Depressive Realism Effects in Judgments of Veracity Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 Daniel Benz,Marc-André Reinhard
Introduction: Depressive realism literature suggests that depressed individuals’ negative self-view is correlated with less self-serving positivity bias. Also, research suggests some social cognitive advantages for individuals with subclinical levels of depression (dysphoria), especially in identifying negative emotions. This study tested the hypothesis that individuals with dysphoric symptoms show
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Short-Term Changes in Internalizing Symptoms and Help-Seeking Attitudes During the Coronavirus Pandemic Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-10-01 P. Priscilla Lui,Shefali Katedia,Savannah Pham,Westley Giadolor,Sarah Gobrial,Makenzie Stonebarger,Nicole Adams,Olivia Garcia
Introduction: Existing data suggest that American adults experience added emotional difficulties amid the coronavirus disease outbreak. Psychotherapy can help mitigate mental health concerns; still, many individuals with unmet mental health needs refrain from professional help-seeking. According to theory of reasoned action, negative help-seeking attitudes are key barriers to engagement with mental
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The Relationship Between Self-Silencing and Depression: A Meta-Analysis Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-08-01 Sebastian Pintea,Andreea Gatea
Introduction: Over time, several studies have provided knowledge about the relationship between self-silencing and depression. However, even if there is a tendency to obtain positive correlations, results ranging from null to large effects are rather variable, and until now no meta-analysis exists of these results, to our knowledge. Under these circumstances, the purpose of the present study is to
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Making the Case for a Preferences in Information Processing Model of Suicide Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-08-01 Robert J. Cramer,Laura H. Gunn,Andréa R. Kaniuka,Susan Rasmussen
Introduction: In recent years, practice friendly models of suicidal behavior have emerged in the form of “ideation-to-action” frameworks. These frameworks focus on processes influencing both the formation of suicidal ideation and the translation of that ideation to suicide attempt and death. In this paper, we proffer an emerging model of suicide, Preferences in Information Processing (PIP), to augment
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Examining the Link Between Multidimensional Perfectionism and Depression: A Longitudinal Study of the Intervening Effects of Social Disconnection Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-08-01 Katerina Rnic,Paul L. Hewitt,Chang Chen,Ellen Jopling,Joelle Lemoult,Gordon L. Flett
Introduction: The Perfectionism Social Disconnection Model (PSDM) posits that perfectionism confers risk for depression by promoting social disconnection. However, the specific indirect effect of social disconnection on the prospective relation of perfectionism dimensions with depression severity is not well understood. The aim of the current study was to provide the first comprehensive examination
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Does Assessment Alter Responses? An Examination of Measurement Reactivity in an Ecological Momentary Assessment of Body Comparisons Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-08-01 Rachel I. Macintyre,Kristin E. Heron,Charlotte A. Dawson,Kelly B. Filipkowski,Danielle Arigo
Introduction: Body comparisons have been implicated in body dissatisfaction and eating disorder development. Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) has been used to capture body comparisons in everyday life; however, the potential for measurement reactivity this approach has on EMA responses has yet to be examined. The present study systematically evaluated measurement reactivity in EMA of body comparisons
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Anxiety- and Depression-Related Individual Differences in Affective and Cognitive Judgments of Self-Referential Praise and Criticism Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-06-01 Wanyu Zhang,Yunxiao Zhou,Jiehui Hu,Zhao Gao,Shan Gao
Introduction: While praise is generally pleasant and criticism unpleasant, individual differences in response to social evaluations arise from distinct personal traits and states. Here, we investigate how processing of self-referential praise and criticism varies with personal attributes related to anxiety and depression, two highly prevalent and often chronic affective conditions. Methods: Ninety-three
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The Impact of Conservatism and Elected Party Representation on Mental Health Outcomes During Major Elections Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-06-01 Lauryn E. Garner,Dean Mckay,Sandra L. Cepeda,Eric A. Storch
Introduction: The American Psychological Association's national surveys have revealed high levels of stress surrounding the political climate since the 2016 United States (U.S.) presidential election. The two current studies aimed to further evaluate the impact of political factors, such as social and economic conservatism and political party affiliation mismatch between individuals and their local
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Equity of Dyadic Coping in Patients with Depression and Their Partners Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-06-01 Fabienne Meier,Selina A. Landolt,Thomas N. Bradbury,Guy Bodenmann
Introduction: For couples, depression can position diagnosed partners to receive dyadic coping and mates to primarily provide support. We examine whether inequities in dyadic coping covary with depressive symptoms. Methods: Using data from 62 mixed-gender couples with one partner diagnosed with major depression (60% female), we computed differences between provided and received dyadic coping reported
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Social Anxiety and Depression in Romantic Relationships: A Three-Sample Exploration. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-06-01 Christian M. Hahn,Isaac G. Hahn,Lorne J. Campbell
Introduction: Social anxiety contributes to a variety of interpersonal difficulties and dysfunctions. Socially anxious adults are less likely to marry and more likely to divorce than are non-anxious adults. The present pre-registered study investigated incremental variance accounted for by social anxiety in relationship satisfaction, commitment, trust, and social support. Methods: Three independent
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Received Social Support and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in New Zealand and Philippine Emergency Responders Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-04-01 Johnrev Guilaran,Ian De Terte,Krzysztof Kaniasty,Christine Stephens
Introduction: Emergency responders are at risk of post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). This study investigates the relationship between the different components of received social support (RSS) and PTSS in these occupations. Method: This cross-sectional study involved emergency responders from New Zealand and the Philippines (n=223). Participants answered an online questionnaire measuring social
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Intersectionality, Gender, and the Self-Stigma of Mental Illness Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-04-01 Rachel E. Dubke,Patrick W. Corrigan
Introduction: This study sought to examine self-stigma at the intersection of two identities: mental illness and gender. Methods: Using an MTurk panel, 100 self-identified men and women with and without mental illness (total N = 400) completed the Difference and Disdain Self-Stigma Scale. Results: Significant effects were found for mental illness (participants with mental illness reported greater perceptions
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Implicit Beliefs About Emotions in Youth: Associations With Temperamental Negative Emotionality and Depression Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-04-01 Christopher M. Crawford,Julianne M. Griffith,Benjamin L. Hankin,Jami F. Young
Introduction: Individual differences in beliefs about the controllability of emotions are associated with a range of psychosocial outcomes, including depressive symptoms. Less is known, however, about factors contributing to individual differences in these beliefs. The current study examined prospective associations between negative emotionality (NE) and implicit beliefs about emotions, as well as
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Zoom or In-Person: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study of Time with Friends and Depressive Symptoms on Affect in Emerging Adults. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-04-01 Irena Kesselring,Haley E Yaremych,Samantha Pegg,Lindsay Dickey,Autumn Kujawa
INTRODUCTION Depression is associated with increased negative affect (NA) and low positive affect (PA), as well as interpersonal difficulties. Although most studies examine symptoms and affect at only one time point, ecological momentary assessment (EMA) captures data on affect and activity in real time and across contexts. The present study used EMA to explore the links between in-person and virtual
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Social Support and Psychological Adjustment Among College Adults Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-02-01 Rachel Wesley,Jordan A. Booker
Introduction: We were interested in building on previous studies showing the promotive and buffering roles of social support for emerging adults. We tested the associations of multiple domains of social support (i.e., family, friends) with measures of adjustment and adversity. Methods: Across four studies, U.S. college adults reported on domains of social support (family, friends, significant other)
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Too Much of a Good Thing: Who We Follow, What We Do, And How Much Time We Spend on Social Media Affects Well-Being Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-02-01 Melissa Hunt,Katherine All,Brennan Burns,Kyler Li
Introduction: Given previous experimental research on the benefits of limiting time spent on social media and correlational research linking active use to better well-being, we designed an experimental study to investigate the effects of limiting time and increasing active use on social media on well-being. Method: After completing a survey on who they followed on social media and undergoing a week
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Self-Regulation in Dual Diagnosis: A Multi-Method Approach of Self-Awareness, Error-Monitoring and Emotional Distress Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-02-01 Judith C.L.M. Beerten-Duijkers,Constance Th.W.M. Vissers,Mike Rinck,Jos I.M. Egger
Introduction: Self-regulatory actions direct the achievement of life goals. Awareness of one's state is needed to adequately self-regulate one's life. Methods: The self-regulatory actions of (cognitive/emotional) self-awareness and (error-)monitoring were assessed in patients with Dual Diagnosis and healthy controls. A multi-method approach was applied. Results: Patients with Dual Diagnosis reported
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Police Interactions, Perceived Respect, and Longitudinal Changes in Depression in African Americans Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2021-02-01 Sophie I. Leib,Emma C. Faith,Samuel R. Vincent,Steven A. Miller
Introduction: We examined police exchanges' and feelings of discrimination's impact on changes in adolescent depression symptoms. Relative to other races, police speak more disrespectfully to African Americans and often exert unnecessary force. We investigated the impact of these exchanges on depression. Methods: Adolescent Health Study data were analyzed. Latent growth curve modeling with mediation
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The Relative Deprivation Trap: How Feeling Deprived Relates to Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-12-01 Jonah Nadler,Martin V. Day,Shadi Beshai,Sandeep Mishra
Introduction: How income inequality associates with poorer mental health remains unclear. Personal relative deprivation (PRD) involves appraising oneself as unfairly disadvantaged relative to similar others and has been associated with poorer mental health and negative cognitive appraisals. As generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is associated with negative cognitive appraisals, PRD may relate to the
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Autonomous Motivation Moderates the Relation of Self-Criticism to Depressive Symptoms Over One Year: A Longitudinal Study of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Patients in a Naturalistic Setting Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-12-01 Geneviève Taylor,David M. Dunkley,David C. Zuroff,Maxim Lewkowski,J. Elizabeth Foley,Gail Myhr,Ruta Westreich
Introduction: This study examined whether motivation moderated the relation between self-criticism and depression over one year in a sample of adults receiving cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT). Methods: Participants (N = 38) completed measures of pre-treatment self-criticism (Time 1), autonomous/controlled motivation for engaging in CBT at the beginning of treatment (Time 2), and interviewer-rated
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Positive and Negative Affective Processes Associated With Firearm Acquisition and Ownership Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-12-01 Craig J. Bryan,Annabelle O. Bryan,Michael A. Anestis
Introduction: To examine positive and negative affective processes associated with firearm acquisition and firearm ownership. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey assessing firearm ownership, reasons for firearm ownership, intentions to acquire a firearm in the next 12 months, and positive and negative affective states was administered to 6,200 U.S. adults (49.0% male, 51.0% female). Results:
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SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT EARLY IN THE U.S. COVID-19 CRISIS: EXPLORING SOCIAL SUPPORT AND PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR BETWEEN THOSE WITH AND WITHOUT DEPRESSION OR ANXIETY IN AN ONLINE SAMPLE. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-12-01 Adam P McGuire,Candice Hayden,Sheila B Frankfurt,A Solomon Kurz,Austen R Anderson,Binh An N Howard,Yvette Z Szabo
INTRODUCTION Social distancing and sheltering-in-place mitigate the physical health risks of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19); however, there are concerns about the impact on mental health and social engagement. METHODS We used data from a U.S.-based online survey (March 2020) to examine patterns of social support and prosocial behavior, explore differences between people with and without depression
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ADAPTED TO FEAR: FEARLESSNESS ABOUT DEATH IS ASSOCIATED WITH HEART RATE VARIABILITY Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-11-01 Natalie M. Perkins,Lauren N. Forrest,Jonathan W. Kunstman,April R. Smith
Objective: Capability for suicide, which refers to an individual's ability to enact potentially lethal harm to oneself and overcome the fear of dying, is an empirically supported component of the Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide. Although an abundance of research has examined capability for suicide through the use of self-report data, little research has assessed specific psychophysiological
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TRAJECTORIES OF DISSOCIATIVE EXPERIENCES IN ADOLESCENT FEMALES EXPOSED TO CHILD MALTREATMENT: INFLUENCE OF FRONTAL EEG ASYMMETRY Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-11-01 Raha Hassan,Harriet L. Macmillan,Louis A. Schmidt
Introduction: Dissociative experiences resulting in disruptions in the integration of an organized sense of self are one consequence of childhood maltreatment, and is associated with psychopathology and maladjustment across development. Despite the consequences of dissociative experiences, we know relatively little about the physiological factors associated with the development of dissociative experiences
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NEGATIVE FEEDBACK SEEKING AND EXCESSIVE REASSURANCE SEEKING BEHAVIOR AND DEPRESSION: A META-ANALYTIC REVIEW Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-11-01 Scott Wakeling,Arthur A. Stukas,Bradley J. Wright,Lynette Evans
Introduction: Negative feedback seeking and excessive reassurance seeking behaviors in interpersonal relationships have been shown to frequently occur in conjunction with levels of depression. Method: We used meta-analysis to examine 102 studies (134 effects), relating depression with negative feedback seeking (k = 31) and/or excessive reassurance seeking (k = 103). Results: Depression had positive
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THE NATURE OF DEPRESSIVE RUMINATION AND ITS CONNECTION WITH DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-11-01 Marta M. Maslej,Benoit H. Mulsant,Paul W. Andrews
Introduction: Researchers have proposed several theories of depressive rumination. To compare among them, we conducted a joint factor analysis. Methods: An online sample (n = 498) completed four rumination questionnaires and the Beck Depression Inventory. We examined associations between emerging factors and depressive symptoms. Results: Most commonly, people ruminated about solving problems in their
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EXISTENTIAL ISOLATION, LONELINESS, DEPRESSION, AND SUICIDE IDEATION IN YOUNG ADULTS Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-10-01 Peter J. Helm,Michael R. Medrano,John J. B. Allen,Jeff Greenberg
Introduction: The relationships between loneliness, depression, and suicide ideation have been well established in the literature. Yet almost no research has examined how feelings of existential isolation (EI; Yalom, 1980), a form of interpersonal isolation conceptually similar, but distinct from loneliness, relates to depressive symptomology or suicide ideation. Method: Four independent samples of
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LONELINESS AMONG YOUNG ADULTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: THE MEDIATIONAL ROLES OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SEEKING Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-10-01 Ellie Lisitsa,Katherine S. Benjamin,Sarah K. Chun,Jordan Skalisky,Lauren E. Hammond,Amy H. Mezulis
Introduction: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and shelter-at-home have become necessary for public health and safety in the United States. This period of social isolation may be a risk factor for mental health problems, particularly among young adults for whom rates of loneliness are already high. Young adults also engage in more social media use than other age groups, a form
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EXPLICIT-IMPLICIT DISCREPANCY IN MACRO-LEVEL MENTAL ILLNESS STIGMA IS LINKED TO PREVALENCE AND CARE Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-10-01 Miranda L. Beltzer,Robert G. Moulder,Abigail L. Starns,Bethany A. Teachman
Introduction: This study explores the associations in the United States between each state's stereotypes about the dangerousness of people with mental illness and important outcomes for people with mental illness. Methods: Implicit association test and questionnaire data from 17,312 online participants were aggregated within states and years. Each state's annual average implicit and explicit stereotypes
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INTEGRATING SOCIAL COMPARISON INTO THE UNDERSTANDING OF EMOTION REGULATION IN BORDERLINE PERSONALITY Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-10-01 Kim L. Gratz,Julia R. Richmond,Keith A. Edmonds,Jason P. Rose,Matthew T. Tull
Introduction: Theory and research suggest the need to expand research on emotion regulation (ER) within borderline personality disorder (BPD). This research examined the relations of BPD symptoms to interpersonal (venting, reassurance-seeking) and socially-oriented (social comparison) ER strategies (in addition to acceptance and avoidance), and explored the role of trait social comparison orientation
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Effect of Attachment Style on Selective Attention in Panic Disorder Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Ottilia Klipsch,Henning Schauenburg,Christoph Nikendei,Cord Benecke,Ulrike Dinger
Introduction: Given the heterogeneity of results in the attentional bias to threatening information in patients with panic disorder, we investigated the attentional bias toward threat and the moderating effect of attachment styles in a female-only sample of panic patients and a nonclinical control group. Methods: Female panic patients (n = 47) were compared to a female control group (n = 47) using
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Man's Best Friend? The Effects of Being Rejected by a Pet Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Stephanie B. Richman
Introduction: People can be rejected by friends, strangers, hated outgroups, or computer simulations. The present research examines whether people can be rejected by pets. Methods: Two studies examined whether people can feel rejected by pets and how this affects their mood, fundamental needs, and aggression. Participants in Study 1 were directly rejected by a pet using an adapted version of the video
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I (DON'T) LOVE MY BODY: COUNTER-INTUITIVE EFFECTS OF A BODY-AFFIRMING STATEMENT ON COLLEGE WOMEN'S BODY SATISFACTION Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Renee Engeln,Megan N. Imundo
Introduction: Messages encouraging women to love their bodies are common elements of positive body image movements, but there are theoretical reasons to suspect that such messages may backfire. Methods: In a sample of 293 college women, we tested the impact of mentally repeating the affirmation “I love my body” on body satisfaction. We prompted participants to think either “I love my body” (affirmation
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STIMULANT MEDICATION IS ASSOCIATED WITH ENHANCING, RATHER THAN UNDERMINING, PERCEPTIONS OF THE TRUE ACADEMIC SELF Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-09-01 David R. Pillow,Meghan A. Crabtree,Willie J. Hale,Sally Kordab,Betsy Hoza
Introduction: Stimulant medication is effective in treating Attention Deficit Hyper-activity Disorder, and by removing barriers to success, may enhance perceptions of authenticity (i.e., feeling like one's true, core, autonomous self) among those receiving medication. In contrast, it is also possible that stimulant medications undermine perceptions of authenticity. Methods: To examine these two possibilities
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IS IT HELPFUL TO HELP OTHERS WHILE GRIEVING? Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Charlotte Pfeffer,George A. Bonanno
Introduction: In the current study, we assessed self-reported and behavioral measures of support provided to others and examined their longitudinal relationship to grief and depression symptoms. Methods: Hierarchical regressions that controlled for initial grief symptoms and support received from others indicated that providing support to others during bereavement had negative effects on psychological
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COPING WITH COVID-19: RESILIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN THE MIDST OF A PANDEMIC Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Edward D. Sturman
Introduction: As the novel coronavirus rapidly spreads around the world it will become increasingly important to understand its psychological impacts on the larger population. Few studies have been conducted in this regard, which is unsurprising considering the sudden emergence of the disease. Methods: The present study looked at mood (anxiety and depression), stress, resilience, grit, perceived control
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Motivated Helplessness in the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic: Evidence for a Curvilinear Relationship Between Perceived Ability to Avoid the Virus and Anxiety Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-09-01 Uri Lifshin, Mario Mikulincer, Mabelle Kretchner
Introduction: We tested the hypothesis that feelings of helplessness — i e , the perception that one is unable to control and prevent negative events — may serve a protective psychological function against fear and anxiety arousal in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic Methods: We conducted a large scale study with participants from different countries (N = 3,632) to examine if perceived helplessness
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The Role of Perceived Authenticity in Psychological Recovery from Collective Trauma Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-05-01 Joseph Maffly-Kipp,Patricia Flanagan,Jinhyung Kim,Rebecca J. Schlegel,Matthew Vess,Joshua A. Hicks
Introduction: Previous research demonstrates that perceived authenticity is positively associated with psychological health and security in the face of threats. The current research extends this work by testing whether perceived authenticity promotes recovery from the negative mental health consequences of collective trauma (e.g., a natural disaster). Methods: We recruited a sample of undergraduates
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Anxiety Buffer Disruption: Self-Evaluation, Death Anxiety, and Stressor Appraisals Among Low and High Posttraumatic Stress Symptom Samples Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-05-01 Kenneth E. Vail,David E. Reed,Elizabeth A. Goncy,Talea Cornelius,Donald Edmondson
Objective: Research driven by terror management theory suggests sociocultural anxiety-buffer systems typically protect against existential anxiety, whereas anxiety buffer disruption theory suggests traumatic experiences may disrupt that process. Method: Following posttraumatic stress (PTS) symptom screening (n = 4097), individuals with low (n = 149) and high (n = 120) PTS engaged in either negative
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Stuck in an Existential Quagmire: The Role of Perceived True Self-Knowledge in Client Stuckness Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-05-01 Jane E. M. Carter,Grace N. Rivera,Robert W. Heffer,Rebecca J. Schlegel
Introduction: Research suggests that perceived true self-knowledge is important for well-being. However, less discussion exists about how perceived true self-knowledge affects therapy outcomes. We suggest that perceived true self-knowledge may be important when attempting to address client stuckness (i.e., lack of progress in therapy; Beaudoin, 2008). We argue that when clients perceive a lack of true
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Editorial Foreword: Applying Existential Social Psychology to Mental Health Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-05-01 Kenneth E. Vail,Daniel Sullivan,Mark J. Landau,Jeff Greenberg
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Specific Phobias: Maintaining Control in the Face of Chaotic Threats Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-05-01 Zachary K. Rothschild,Julianna Hauri,Lucas A. Keefer
Introduction: Drawing on existential psychology we examine the possibility that specific phobias can serve a psychological function. Specifically, we propose that phobic objects allow individuals to focalize anxieties about haphazard existential threats into a more manageable form, reducing perceptions of risk and bolstering control. Method: We tested this by assessing perceived control among participants
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Towards an Anxiety-Buffer Disruption Approach to Depression: Attachment Anxiety and Worldview Threat Heighten Death-Thought Accessibility and Depression-Related Feelings Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-04-01 Mario Mikulincer,Uri Lifshin,Phillip R. Shaver
Introduction: In two studies, we tested an anxiety-buffer disruption approach to depression, examining the effects of attachment insecurities, worldview threat, and death concerns on depression-related feelings. Method: In both studies, Israeli undergraduates reported on their attachment insecurities (anxiety, avoidance), were exposed to a worldview threat or a no-threat condition, and then rated their
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(Don't Fear) the Reefer: Cannabis Worldview Beliefs and the Management of Death-Related Existential Concerns Among High Frequency Cannabis Users Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-04-01 Joseph Hayes,J. Marcus Rafferty
Introduction: The current research employed a terror management framework to understand the cognitive effects of frequent drug use. The study focused specifically on cannabis users and tested the hypothesis that frequent cannabis use is associated with the development of cannabis-related worldview beliefs that take on an existential function for frequent users. Method: Participants (N = 226) answered
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To the Victors Go the Existential Spoils: The Mental-Health Benefits of Cultural Worldview Defense for People WHO Successfully Meet Cultural Standards and Valued Goals Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (IF 1.844) Pub Date : 2020-04-01 Candice Hubley,Joseph Hayes,Mary Harvey,Santina Musto
Introduction: Research in support of terror management theory suggests that mortality concerns will activate symbolic defenses associated with cultural worldviews, and when these defenses are activated, mental health will benefit. However, no study to date has examined this process in full. We filled this gap, while testing the moderating effect of feeling successful vis-à-vis cultural value-standards