Maladaptive emotion regulation strategies and trait anger as predictors of depression severity

Nechita, Diana‐Mirela

doi:10.1002/cpp.2702

Cited by 5 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 72 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The results of the present study also suggested that higher levels of emotion regulation difficulties were related to greater anger. These results are consistent with those reported in previous studies where feelings of anger have been found to increase as difficulties in emotion regulation increase (19,20), especially those related to suppression or rumination (17).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

“…Similarly, previous studies have associated anger with eating disorders. Greater symptoms of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have been reported among individuals with greater inappropriate anger ( 20 , 22 , 53 ). Furthermore, it has been found that following anger induction among patients with EDs, there was a significant increase in body size estimation ( 54 ).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Emotional regulation and body dissatisfaction: the mediating role of anger in young adult women

et al. 2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

IntroductionEmotion regulation difficulties have an important role in the presence of negative self-image. These problems in the self-regulation of emotion could lead to negative emotional processes (such as anger) that can lead to body dissatisfaction. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to examine emotion regulation difficulties than can negatively impact self-image and to understand if anger acts as mediator in the relationship between emotion regulation and body dissatisfaction.MethodsA cross-sectional study was carried out comprising 565 young adult women aged 18–30 years. The participants were administered the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory 2 (STAXI-2), and the Body Dissatisfaction dimension of the Eating Disorder Inventory-2 (EDI-2). The proposed hypotheses were tested by path analysis in MPlus 8.0.ResultsThe results indicated that anger had a positive significant effect on body dissatisfaction as well as the non-acceptance of emotional responses, the lack of emotional awareness, and the lack of emotional clarity. Of all the dimensions of emotional regulation difficulties, impulse control difficulty was the dimension which had a positive significant indirect effect on body dissatisfaction explained by increased anger.DiscussionThe present study suggests the importance of emotion regulation in the prevention of body dissatisfaction. Impulse control difficulty may be the key emotion regulation emotion in explaining the increments of anger that lead to body dissatisfaction. Among young adults, the promotion of positive body image can be promoted by helping this population to self-regulate their anger impulses.

show abstract

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Emotional regulation and body dissatisfaction: the mediating role of anger in young adult women

et al. 2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…This disturbed processing of emotional information has also been shown after symptom remission and in heathy controls at higher risk for depression ( Leppänen, 2006 ). Abnormalities and difficulties in emotion regulation have been shown to be predictive for severity of depression symptoms ( Atherton et al, 2015 ; Crisan and Nechita, 2022 ). There is also some evidence that reduction in positive emotionality may predict poor outcome in MDD ( Morris et al, 2009 ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Emotional Blunting in Depression in the PREDDICT Clinical Trial: Inflammation-Stratified Augmentation of Vortioxetine With Celecoxib

Sampson,

Kavakbasi,

Mills

et al. 2024

International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Emotional symptoms are recognized as a key feature in individuals with major depressive disorder. Previously, emotional blunting has been described both as a side-effect of antidepressant treatment and as a symptom of depression. Little is known on the change of emotional blunting during antidepressant treatment. Methods The PREDDICT trial is a randomized, placebo-controlled, 6-week trial on the augmentation of vortioxetine with the anti-inflammatory agent celecoxib or placebo. Presently we report on exploratory secondary outcomes of changes in emotional blunting in depression assessed with the Oxford Depression Questionnaire (ODQ) total score and sub-scores from baseline to 8-week, 3-month, and 6-month follow-up assessments. Results In the whole group, there was a significant improvement in ODQ total score and all sub-scores after 8 weeks. After stratification of participants into the treatment groups, the ODQ total score as well as sub-scores related to emotional blunting as a symptom of depression (reduction in positive emotions, not caring) improved between baseline and all follow-up time points in both treatment groups. Changes in sub-scores which are considered as a side-effect of antidepressants (general reduction in emotions, emotional detachment) were inconclusive in both treatment groups. Overall, the placebo-augmented group showed slightly better results in changes of emotional blunting scores than the celecoxib group, as did those with elevated inflammation at screening, regardless of treatment group. Conclusions This analysis suggests favourable effects of vortioxetine on emotional blunting both in short and long-term course. The beneficial impact of vortioxetine on emotional blunting was weaker in celecoxib-augmented patients compared to placebo, possibly due to pharmacokinetic interactions.

show abstract

Exploring emotional regulation in insomnia with and without major depressive episode

Garrivet,

Gohier,

Maruani

et al. 2024

Journal of Sleep Research

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

SummaryPrevious studies have highlighted the pivotal role of emotional regulation impairment in the progression of depressive and insomnia disorders, individually. Nevertheless, to date, no study has undertaken a direct comparison of the emotional profiles in individuals experiencing insomnia with or without major depressive episode (MDE). In this study, our objective was to closely examine multiple aspects of emotional regulation among individuals experiencing insomnia, with or without concurrent depression. This descriptive observational study involved 57 participants, comprising 27 individuals with comorbid chronic insomnia and MDE, and 30 with chronic insomnia alone. All participants completed self‐questionnaires assessing aspects of emotional regulation: the Affect Intensity Measure (intensity), Affective Lability Scale (lability), Temperament Evaluation of Memphis Pisa Paris and San Diego Autoquestionnaire (temperament), Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (cognitive strategies), and Multidimensional Assessment of Thymic States (reactivity). There were statistically significant differences between the group with insomnia with MDE and insomnia without MDE in terms of anxiety/depression lability. Discrepancies also manifested in terms of activation or inhibition in motor activity and motivation. Additionally, a noteworthy variance in cognitive strategies for emotional regulation was observed, specifically in self‐blame and catastrophising. From a cognitive perspective, patients with insomnia and a MDE exhibited a greater inclination towards self‐blame and catastrophising, in contrast to those with insomnia only. Behaviourally, the former group demonstrated heightened inhibition of motivation and motor activity. These findings underscore the importance of larger‐scale investigations to validate these insights and pave the way for clinical prospects centred around emotional regulation, ultimately fostering personalised treatments for insomnia.

show abstract

Maladaptive emotion regulation strategies and trait anger as predictors of depression severity

Cited by 5 publications

References 72 publications

Emotional regulation and body dissatisfaction: the mediating role of anger in young adult women

Emotional regulation and body dissatisfaction: the mediating role of anger in young adult women

Emotional Blunting in Depression in the PREDDICT Clinical Trial: Inflammation-Stratified Augmentation of Vortioxetine With Celecoxib

Exploring emotional regulation in insomnia with and without major depressive episode

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About