Approach-avoidance coping conflict in a sample of burn patients at risk for posttraumatic stress disorder

Fauerbach, James A.; Lawrence, John W.; Fogel, Joshua; Richter, Linda; Magyar‐Russell, Gina; McKibben, Jodi B. A.; McCann, Una D.

doi:10.1002/da.20439

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“…food) would experience greater anxiety than those in the control conditions, consistent with prior research that motivational conflict is associated with anxiety (e.g., Aupperle and Paulus 2010;Fauerbach et al 2009;Gray and McNaughton 2000;Mennin and Fresco 2014). Further, we examined whether motivational conflict would also impact the time course of anxiety.…”

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“…In many cases, motivational conflict results in the generation of anxiety, which, when unregulated, further interferes with conflict resolution, thus leading to a vicious cycle of difficulties enacting instrumental, goal-driven behaviors consistent with our values (e.g., Barlow 2002;Fauerbach et al 2009;Gray and McNaughton 2000;Mennin and Fresco 2014). In fact, it has recently been suggested that ''inherent in the notion of an anxiety disorder is conflict between approach-related drives (e.g., to…”

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Motivational conflict influences the timing of emotions and their regulation

Aldao

Wisco

2015

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Our emotional responses to stressors do not occur in a vacuum; rather, they are dependent upon the context in which they take place. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in identifying such contextual influences on emotional processes. However, two important questions have yet to be answered. First, little is known about how motivational context (e.g., motivational conflict) can affect the timing of emotional experiences (i.e., affective chronometry). Second, the influence of motivational context on the utilization of emotion regulation strategies has been largely unexplored. We recruited 166 participants and assigned them to a motivational conflict condition (watch a disgust-eliciting film clips while anticipating a food tasting) or one of two no conflict conditions (watch a disgust-eliciting film while anticipating a food-unrelated task or watch a craving-inducing film clip while anticipating a food tasting). We found that motivational conflict moderated the time course of anxiety. These findings highlight the importance of examining motivational processes when seeking to understand how and when individuals experience and regulate their emotions.

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Motivational conflict influences the timing of emotions and their regulation

Aldao

Wisco

2015

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“…Individuals experiencing such growth often report spiritual and philosophical changes, enhanced motivation, and a more positive outlook (Kashdan & Kane, ). Although some research indicate that post‐traumatic growth is primarily a consequence of approach‐based coping, other research, including that of the present authors, suggest that avoidance‐based coping may also offer an avenue for such growth (e.g., Arble & Arnetz, ; Fauerbach et al, ).…”

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Models of first responder coping: Police officers as a unique population

2018

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The term "first responders" refers to a range of professional occupations, including police officers, fire fighters, search and rescue personnel, ambulance personnel, and military personnel. Research by the present authors has developed empirical models of first responder coping, identifying 2 coping pathways with differential outcomes: approach and avoidance coping. The present investigation considers police officers as a unique group and measures the extent to which police officers differ from other first responders in coping behaviours following trauma, based upon a nationally representative survey of 917 Swedish police officers. Although the model of coping behaviours following trauma and the effects on well-being displayed several similarities between police officers and other first responders, there was compelling evidence to suggest that there are professionally bound aspects of psychological coping, resilience, and well-being that merit further exploration. Among police officers, for example, avoidant coping was related to worse well-being, and police officers reported greater consequence to well-being related to substance use than other first responders. The unique aspects of police officer coping in comparison with other first responder groups are explored.

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“…A pretrauma history of mental disorders, especially mood and anxiety disorders and conduct disorder, is associated with PTSD. [48][49][50] Personality factors, such as neuroticism 51 and avoidance coping, 52,53 have been shown to be associated with increased risk for PTSD, while extraversion has been shown to be protective. There has been an expanding body of literature on the genetic risk factors associated with the development of PTSD.…”

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adults: Impact, Comorbidity, Risk Factors, and Treatment

2014

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During the last 30 years, there has been a substantial increase in the study of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Several high-profile traumatic events, such as the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the terrorist attacks of September 11 on the World Trade Center, have led to a greater public interest in the risk and protective factors for PTSD. In this In Review paper, I discuss some of the important advances in PTSD. The paper provides a concise review of the evolution of PTSD diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, impact of PTSD in the community, an overview of the established risk factors for developing PTSD, and assessment and treatment. Throughout the paper, controversies and clinical implications are discussed.

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Approach-avoidance coping conflict in a sample of burn patients at risk for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: It is concluded that the order of coping skill training can influence treatment outcome, success of coping methods, and overall levels of distress. therefore, training in stabilizing and calming methods should precede training in active processing following stressful life events.

Cited by 26 publications

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Motivational conflict influences the timing of emotions and their regulation

Motivational conflict influences the timing of emotions and their regulation

Models of first responder coping: Police officers as a unique population

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adults: Impact, Comorbidity, Risk Factors, and Treatment

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