Relationship between Cognitive Strategies of Emotion Regulation and Dimensions of Obsessive–Compulsive Symptomatology in Adolescents

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ID15713780
AuthorsJesús Ferrández-Mas (0009-0003-2716-3619, Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx), Beatriz Moreno-Amador (0000-0002-7074-9848, Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx), Juan C Marzo (0000-0003-4284-6744, Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx), Raphael Falco (0000-0003-1426-5934, Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx), Jonatan Molina-Torres (Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx), Matti Cervin (0000-0003-1188-8706, Lund University), José A Piqueras (0000-0002-3604-5441, Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume10
Issue5
Pages803-803
Publication date2023-04-29
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/children10050803
PMID37238351
OpenAlexW4367627483
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited8

Cognitive emotion regulation refers to the management of one's emotions through cognitive strategies. Studies have found that individuals with obsessive-compulsive symptoms utilize emotion regulation strategies differently compared to those without these symptoms. This study aims to investigate the relationship between cognitive strategies for emotion regulation and specific dimensions of obsessive-compulsive symptoms in adolescents. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 307 adolescents between 12 and 18 years old. Associations between sociodemographic variables, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and emotion regulation strategies were examined using regression and network analyses. Regression results indicated that emotion regulation strategies and gender accounted for 28.2% of the variation in overall obsessive-compulsive symptoms ( p < 0.001) and that emotion regulation explained most variance in the symptom dimension of obsessing. Network analysis showed that self-blame and catastrophizing were uniquely linked to overall obsessive-compulsive symptoms, while several strategies were uniquely linked to specific symptom dimensions. The adaptive strategy that demonstrated the strongest association with obsessive-compulsive symptoms was refocus on planning, while maladaptive strategies included catastrophizing, self-blame, and rumination. In conclusion, the results support the relationship between cognitive strategies for emotion regulation and dimensions of obsessive-compulsive symptoms in adolescents, though these relations appear complex and require further investigation. Addressing emotion regulation in the prevention of obsessive-compulsive symptoms may be warranted, but prospective studies are needed

Association (psychology · Blame · Cognition · Cognitive reappraisal · Compulsive behavior · Developmental psychology · Expressive Suppression · Obsessive compulsive · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Rumination · Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders · Psychology

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