The impact of pandemic-related stress on attentional bias and anxiety in alexithymia during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lee, Shu-Hui; Lee, Kuan-Te

doi:10.1038/s41598-023-33326-5

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“…However, stress is only one of the risks that cause individual anxiety and depression, and other factors (e.g. anxiety and social support) have a significant impact on an individual’s level of anxiety and depression [ 47 , 48 ]. Stress, anxiety, and depression are interrelated and independent.…”

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A study on the influencing factors of mental health of Chinese garden workers: a cross-sectional study

Xie,

Jiao,

Shi

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background Occupational hazards occur in all walks of life. China’s horticulture industry is undergoing rapid development. However, the mental health of garden workers has not received much attention. This study investigates the mental health status and influencing factors of Chinese garden workers and provides a basis for promoting their mental health and ensuring the healthy development of Chinese horticulture. Methods A cross-sectional survey of garden workers in Beijing was conducted from 10 July 2021 to 10 October 2021. A total of 3349 valid questionnaires were recovered, with an effective response rate of 95.69%. Descriptive statistical analysis was carried out on the demographic characteristics, job satisfaction, stress, anxiety, and depression of garden workers, and the influencing factors affecting the mental health of Chinese garden workers were found through a t-test, variance analysis, and ordinal multi-class logistic regression analysis. Results Survey respondents were mostly male (54.4%) and under the age of 40 (64.1%). The anxiety and depression symptoms of the garden workers were moderate. Among staff members, 40.2% were in a normal state of stress. Gender, three meals on time, monthly income, and job satisfaction were the factors influencing stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms among garden workers. Conclusion Compared to medical staff and other groups, the stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms of Chinese garden workers are severe. Gender, monthly income, and job satisfaction are important factors affecting their mental health. Managers should continuously improve the working environment of garden workers, provide salaries that match their positions, and improve their job recognition and satisfaction to reduce the impact of negative emotions on personal health.

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A study on the influencing factors of mental health of Chinese garden workers: a cross-sectional study

Xie,

Jiao,

Shi

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BMC Public Health

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“…Additionally, DIF, representing difficulties in identifying one's own emotions, has been linked to insomnia (Montoro et al., 2016 ). Concerning EOT, studies have demonstrated that a greater inclination toward EOT, where individuals focus on external events rather than their internal emotional experiences, is associated with insomnia (Lee & Lee, 2023 ). This cognitive style may lead to heightened preoccupation with external stressors, making it difficult for individuals to disengage from worrisome thoughts and attain restful sleep (Greene et al., 2020 ).…”

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Beyond sleepless nights: Unraveling the complexity of alexithymia and suicide risk among university students

Daghigh

2024

Brain and Behavior

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BackgroundThere is a solid relationship between alexithymia and suicide risk. Nonetheless, the specific impact of alexithymia's distinct subscales on suicide risk has received the attention it deserves. This article presents a comprehensive exploration of suicide risk among university students, focusing on the interconnections among alexithymia, insomnia, and suicidal behavior. Three components of alexithymia including difficulties in describing emotions or feelings (DDF), difficulties in identifying emotions or feelings (DIF), and the externally oriented thinking were considered.MethodsThe study involved 208 participants from a Persian university sample, examining the significance of incorporating both alexithymia and insomnia in suicide risk assessment and intervention planning. Insomnia was positioned as a pivotal mediator. A secure electronic link in the Telegram application was employed to collect the data. Both linear and nonlinear prediction models were used to explore potential associations among alexithymia, insomnia, and suicide risk.ResultsThe study revealed substantial positive correlations between alexithymia and suicide risk, as well as between insomnia and suicide risk. Additionally, specific components of alexithymia exhibited noteworthy links to suicide risk. The inclusion of insomnia scores in suicide risk predictions is critical, as it greatly enhances the precision of risk assessments and facilitates the design of targeted and effective therapeutic interventions. The association between alexithymia and suicide risk showed a significant relationship (r = .29, p < .01). Moreover, a significant correlation was observed between alexithymia and insomnia (r = .32, p < .01). Additionally, insomnia exhibited a significant positive correlation with suicide (r = .35, p < .01). Interestingly, DDF and DIF showed positive correlations with suicide (r = .28, p < .01; r = .33, p < .01).ConclusionThe findings carry profound implications for suicide prevention efforts, providing valuable insights to safeguard the well‐being and resilience of university students facing suicide risk challenges.

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Adolescents' trait mindfulness and psychological stress: The mediating role of attention

Zhang,

Liu,

et al. 2024

Journal of Adolescence

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IntroductionBased on the Combined Cognitive Biases Hypothesis, the current study via two parallel studies aims to explore the potential mediating role of attention biases and attention control regarding the link between trait mindfulness and psychological stress in adolescents.MethodsFor Study 1, we collected self‐reported data from 2123 Chinese adolescents (mean age = 15.6 years, SD = 2.37; 52.8% female) in four schools. The participants completed measures of trait mindfulness, perceived stress, and attention bias. Mediation analysis was employed to investigate the potential mediating effect of attention bias. In Study 2, 123 participants (mean age = 17.7 years, SD = 2.68; 41.46% female) completed the attention network task after inducing attention bias. Then, trait mindfulness and perceived stress were measured. Mediation analysis was employed to investigate the potential mediating effect of attention control (alerting, orienting, and conflict monitoring) under attention bias.ResultsStudy 1 demonstrated a significant mediating effect of negative attention bias ([−0.13, −0.07], p < .05) but not positive attention bias in the relationship between trait mindfulness and psychological stress. Study 2 revealed that conflict monitoring in negative attention bias ([−0.41, −0.16], p < .05), rather than alerting and orienting in negative attention bias, showed a significant mediating effect on the association between trait mindfulness and psychological stress.ConclusionsFindings from the two studies suggest that conflict monitoring during negative attention bias may be the underlying mechanism through which trait mindfulness helps mitigate psychological stress in adolescents.

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The impact of pandemic-related stress on attentional bias and anxiety in alexithymia during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 7 publications

References 117 publications

A study on the influencing factors of mental health of Chinese garden workers: a cross-sectional study

A study on the influencing factors of mental health of Chinese garden workers: a cross-sectional study

Beyond sleepless nights: Unraveling the complexity of alexithymia and suicide risk among university students

Adolescents' trait mindfulness and psychological stress: The mediating role of attention

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