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Rydvall, Helena, and Hanna Sinner. "Psychological Features and Symptom Burden of Endometriosis." Thesis, Örebro universitet, Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-75844.

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Crane, Catherine. "Psychological processes in irritable bowel syndrome : vulnerability and symptom maintenance." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2003. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.289395.

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Morrison, Eleshia JP. "Psychological Distress and Symptom Burden: Vulnerabilities in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients." The Ohio State University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366305005.

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Roberts, Richard L. (Richard Lee). "A Rasch Rating Scale Analysis of the Brief Symptom Inventory." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1991. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc332636/.

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The problem of this study addresses a preliminary Rasch rating scale analysis of the Brief Symptom Inventory in relation to reliability and validity. Also, this investigator will utilize information provided by the latent trait psychometric model.
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Austin, Kimberley W. "Biological Mechanisms and Symptom Outcomes of Uncertainty and Psychological Stress in Parkinson’s Disease." VCU Scholars Compass, 2017. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/4716.

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The purpose of this work was to examine biological mechanisms and symptom outcomes of illness uncertainty and psychological stress in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by complex symptoms that fluctuate in onset, severity, level of disability, and responsiveness to treatment. In addition to characteristic motor symptoms of tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability, a considerable number of individuals with PD also experience debilitating pain, fatigue, and medication-induced motor complications of dyskinesia, dystonia, and on-off phenomena. The unpredictable nature of PD symptoms and motor complications coupled with the inability to halt or slow disease progression may result in uncertainty and psychological stress. Evidence is lacking regarding biological mechanisms and symptom outcomes of uncertainty and psychological stress in PD. As such, 80 men and women diagnosed with PD after the age of 49 were recruited to participate in this study. Data specific to characteristics that may contribute to uncertainty and psychobehavioral measures of uncertainty, appraisal, psychological stress, and symptom outcomes of motor symptoms, pain, and fatigue were collected. Biological measures of neuropeptide Y (NPY) and cytokines were obtained. The results revealed that participants perceived a moderate level of illness uncertainty. Uncertainty correlated significantly with motor symptoms, pain severity, and pain interference and predicted more severe pain severity and pain interference. Psychological stress correlated significantly with motor symptoms, pain severity, pain interference, and fatigue and predicted more severe symptoms across all outcomes. NPY was positively correlated with threat appraisals and psychological stress. Cytokines were below the level of detection in this sample, and not used beyond descriptive analyses. In summary, this study found uncertainty and psychological stress contributed to more severe symptom outcomes in PD. This knowledge may be used to guide future studies aimed at further elucidating biobehavioral symptom and health outcomes of uncertainty and psychological stress in PD. It will also facilitate the development of interventions specifically targeted to uncertainty and psychological stress for the ultimate purpose of improving symptom management, health outcomes, and disease progression in PD.
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Ross, Catriona Kirsty 1971. "Prospectively reported premenstrual symptom change : relationship to personality, demographic and menstrual cycle characteristics." Monash University, Dept. of Psychology, 2001. http://arrow.monash.edu.au/hdl/1959.1/9232.

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Davidsson, Ulrika. "Sjuksköterskors upplevelser av att vårda äldre personer som uppvisar beteendemässiga och psykologiska symtom vid demenssjukdom : en intervjustudie." Thesis, Sophiahemmet Högskola, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:shh:diva-1759.

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Schumacher, Ashley M. "The relationship of two types of trauma exposure to current physical and psychological symptom distress." Diss., Search in ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. UC Only, 2009. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:1465492.

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Schuler, Keke. "Idiographic Temporal Dynamics of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptom Dimensions in Daily Life." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2017. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1062880/.

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Understanding temporal relations among posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom dimensions has received increasing attention in research. However, current findings in this area are limited by group-level approaches, which are based on inter-individual variation. PTSD is a heterogeneous syndrome and symptoms are likely to vary across individuals and time. Thus, it is important to examine temporal relations among PTSD symptom dimensions as dynamic processes and at the level of intra-individual variation. The aim of the present study was to capture temporal dynamics among PTSD symptom dimensions at an individual level using unified structural equation modeling (uSEM). World Trade Center (WTC) 9/11 responders (N = 202) oversampled for current PTSD (18.3% met criteria in past month) were recruited from the Long Island site of the WTC health program. Using ecological momentary assessment (EMA), PTSD symptoms were assessed three times a day over seven consecutive days. The person-specific temporal relations among PTSD symptom dimensions were estimated with individual-level uSEM. For the sample as a whole, hyperarousal played a key role in driving the other three symptom dimensions longitudinally, with the strongest effect in intrusive symptoms. However, daily temporal relations among PTSD symptoms were idiosyncratic. Although hyperarousal was a strong predictor of subsequent symptom severity, only 33.95% of the sample showed this predictive effect while others showed more evident temporal relations between intrusion and avoidance. Implications for personalized health care and recommendations for future research using individual-level uSEM in psychopathology are discussed.
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McClain, Maryellen Chute Douglas L. "Trends in symptom validity, memory and psychological test performance as functions of time and malingering rating /." Philadelphia, Pa. : Drexel University, 2004. http://dspace.library.drexel.edu/handle/1860/380.

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Andersson, Emma, and Beatrice Jakobsson. "Fysisk bestraffning och psykologisk kontroll som riskfaktorer för depressiva symptom hos ungdomar." Thesis, Örebro universitet, Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-43555.

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Fysisk bestraffning och psykologisk kontroll som utförs av föräldrar är exempel på problematiska föräldrabeteenden som kan orsaka depressiva symptom hos ungdomar. Studiens syfte är att undersöka om det finns skillnader i depressiva symptom mellan ungdomar som har utsatts för fysisk bestraffning och ungdomar som har utsatts för psykologisk kontroll över tid. Studien använder sig utav sekundärdata från ett forskningsprojekt, bestående av enkätsvar som har samlats in från ungdomar mellan 13-15 år i en mellanstor svensk stad. Studien visade inga skillnader i depressiva symptom hos ungdomarna när symptomen av fysisk bestraffning och psykologisk kontroll jämfördes över tid. Dock var sambanden mellan fysisk bestraffning och depressiva symptom svagare än mellan psykologisk kontroll och depressiva symptom.
Corporal punishment and psychological control exercised by parents are examples of problematic parental behaviors that can cause depressive symptoms in adolescents. The study aims to investigate whether there are differences in depressive symptoms among adolescents who have experienced physical punishment and adolescents who have experienced psychological control over time. The study used secondary data from a research project, consisting of survey responses collected from adolescents in the ages between 13-15 years old in a medium-sized Swedish city. The study showed no differences in depressive symptoms in adolescents over time when the symptoms of physical punishment and psychological control were compared. However, the relationships between physical punishment and depressive symptoms was weaker than between psychological control and depressive symptoms.
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Yearwood-Dance, Linda. "Effects of relaxation on symptom distress and personal control experienced by adults with cancer." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/29745.

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The use of behavioral therapies, such as relaxation therapy, is well documented in the literature as an intervention which may control some of the symptoms and symptom distress associated with the use of chemotherapy within the experience of cancer. However, over 50% of individuals with cancer are also treated with radiation therapy, either alone or in combination with chemotherapy. Individuals being treated with radiation therapy experience symptoms and related distress similar to those associated with chemotherapy as well as a loss of personal control. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of relaxation therapy on symptom distress and personal control as perceived by adults receiving abdominal/pelvic external radiation treatment for a diagnosis of cancer. A quasiexperimental design, the nonequivalent control-group, was used to achieve the purpose of this study. It was hypothesized that the daily use of relaxation therapy by individuals receiving radiation therapy would decrease the amount of symptom distress and increase the amount of personal control perceived. The sample consisted of twenty eight individuals, fourteen in the control group and fourteen in the intervention group. Data were gathered by interview, two sets of questionnaires, and written diaries. The interview was done before the participants began their radiation treatment. The questionnaires were also completed at this time and then again three weeks after the treatment began. A diary was kept by those in the intervention group who were also taught a specific relaxation technique and asked to record the number of times they used the technique and any comments. To answer the two hypotheses, summary statistics were used. The results indicated that individuals who used relaxation therapy perceived a decreased amount of symptom distress than those in the control group. The Mann-Whitney U Test indicated that this difference was at the .05 level of significance. On this basis the first hypothesis was accepted. The results also indicated that there was no significant difference between the groups in the amount of perceived personal control. On this basis, the second hypothesis was not accepted. A recommendation based on this research study was for nurses to become knowledgeable in the use of relaxation techniques. Further research to better understand the cancer experience in relation to personal control was also recommended to enable nurses to provide appropriate and effective care to these individuals.
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Lam, Wendy Wing-Tak. "Interrelationships among physical symptom distress, psychological distress, and fatigue in women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1997. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp01/MQ29303.pdf.

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Xanthopoulos, Melissa Shepanski Nezu Arthur M. "The relationships among psychological distress, stress, disease symptom activity, and coping in adolescents diagnosed with Crohn's disease /." Philadelphia, Pa. : Drexel University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/1860/903.

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Reuille-Dupont, Stacy. "Impact Psychological Symptom Severity on Leisure Time Exercise Behavior and Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Physical Exercise." Thesis, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3686498.

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Those with mental health issues often present in primary care with somatic symptoms, utilize more health care, and on average die younger. Physical exercise has the potential to be an effective treatment for comorbid physical and mental health symptoms; however, prescribing exercise for those with mental illness is more complicated. Although physical exercise is a possible intervention, more research is needed to further understand the complicated influences exercise may have on those in mental health outpatient with complicated presentations, trauma histories, disruption to the HPA axis, attachment bonds, and possible complicating substance use. Exercise is dose responsive and research has pointed out intensity of exercise performed matters when attempting to shift physical health. This study used three measurements of symptom severity: Trauma Symptom Checklist–40, Global Assessment of Functioning, and the Patient Health Questionnaire to assess 149 clients presenting for outpatient treatment in a rural community health center. Using the Exercise Benefits / Barriers Scale and the Godin Leisure Time Activity Questionnaire the perception of exercise benefits, barriers, time spent exercising, and intensity levels of exercise was assessed. Those with higher symptom cluster presentations exercised less often and less intensely. Those who had participated in physical exercise over seven days with strenuous or moderate intensity reported less symptoms related to somatoform disorder, depression, panic, and anxiety. Additional findings and implications for future research are discussed.

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Khatun, Hasina. "Using the methacholine challenge to determine how psychological mechanisms impact asthma symptom perception and quality of life." Thesis, University of Southampton, 2017. https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/420029/.

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The first chapter of this thesis reviews the literature exploring the association between anxiety and asthma, and the effect this has had on potential outcomes. The following outcomes are affected by the relationship: quality of life, control, symptom perception, dyspnoea, lung function, and healthcare utilisation. 26 studies were identified after searching four distinct specialist databases of publications. Quality of life and control was reduced in asthmatics who reported higher symptoms of anxiety. Reduction in dyspnea (or breathlessness) and symptom perception was lower in anxious groups and not associated with lung function. Finally, the articles highlighted the link between anxious asthmatic and increased healthcare utilisation. Anxiety plausibly has a role in misinterpretation of symptoms, affecting control, subsequent quality of life, and healthcare use. Limitations of the reviewed studies include a lack of consistency in measuring anxiety and outcomes, a small number of longitudinal studies, and finally a lack of exploration of mechanisms underpinning the association. The empirical paper explored how psychological mechanisms impact on asthmatics perception of breathlessness, quality of life, and control. Anxiety in asthma has been associated with perception of breathlessness, a cornerstone of asthma management. The experimental study used a Methacholine Test (MCT) to reduce lung function to 80% to induce bronchoconstriction to explore the effect of reduced lung function on anxiety, breathlessness, asthma quality of life, asthma control and association with attentional resources. Attentional bias was measured by a computer task (Attentional Network Test, ANT) and a self-report (Attention Control Scale, ACS). 31 participants were recruited for the study. Changes in breathlessness were noted across conditions, independent of lung function. Breathlessness was associated with anxiety and not with Asthma Quality of Life (AQLQ) or their asthma control. In a blockwise regression analysis, anxiety was a significant predictor of quality of life and control of asthma. Perceived breathlessness or anxiety was not significantly associated with attention as measured by ANT, though anxiety was associated with self-reported measures of attentional shift and focus. Subsequently, increased breathlessness during bronchoconstriction revealed a decrease in shifting attention. Attention could be a mechanism to target in improving asthma care; however, further research is needed. Limitations, clinical implications, and future directions for research are discussed.
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Westbrook, Travis Dexter. "The Relation of Illness Perception to Psychological Distress and Physical Symptom Burden in Relapsed/Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia." The Ohio State University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1416781156.

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Iles-Smith, Heather. "A mixed methods study investigating re-presentation, symptom attribution and psychological health in primary percutaneous coronary intervention patients." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2012. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/a-mixed-methods-study-investigating-representation-symptom-attribution-and-psychological-health-in-primary-percutaneous-coronary-intervention-patients(afa5912c-4379-4913-aa05-9b1991b67250).html.

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Introduction: Following ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and treatment with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PPCI), some patients re-present with potential ischaemic heart disease (IHD) symptoms. Symptoms may be related to cardiac ischaemia, reduced psychological health or a comorbid condition, which share similar symptoms and may lead patients to seek help via acute services. The purpose of the study was to investigate the proportion of PPCI patients who re-presented to acute services due to potential IHD symptoms within 6 months of STEMI, and to explore associated factors. Methods: An explanatory mixed methods study was conducted. Quantitative data were collected at baseline and 6 months from consecutive patients attending two centres in Manchester. Variables were carefully considered based on a conceptual model for re-presentation. These included potential IHD symptom and psychological health assessments using self-report measures: the Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ) and the Hospital and Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Physiological health was measured using the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) and the Charleson Comorbidity Index (CCI) at baseline. At 6 months re-presentation data were collected using patient records, a telephone interview and a self-report diary card. The experiences of some who re-presented (purposeful sampling) were explored through semi-structured interviews conducted at least 6 months following PPCI. Framework analysis was adopted to analyse data. Results: 202 PPCI patients returned baseline questionnaires [mean age 59.7 years (SD 13.9), 75.7% male]; 38 (18.8%; 95% CI 14.0% to 24.8%) participants re-presented due to potential IHD symptoms at 6 months; 16 (42.1%) re-presented due to a cardiac event and 22 (57.9%) did not receive a diagnosis. At both baseline and 6 months, mean HADS anxiety scores were higher for the re-presentation group compared to the non-representation group (baseline 9.5 vs 7.1, p=0.006; 6 months 9.4 vs 6.0, p<0.001). Angina symptoms were stable and infrequent at both time points for the groups. Multivariate regression modelling with the inclusion of predictors HADS anxiety, SAQ angina stability, SAQ angina frequency, GRACE and CCI, determined HADS anxiety as a predictor of re-presentation with an adjusted odds ratio of 1.12 (95% CI 1.03 to 1.22, p=0.008). The qualitative interviews with re-presenters included 25 participants (14 men, 27-79 years). Four themes were identified: fear of experiencing a further heart attack, uncertainty and inability to determine cause of symptoms, insufficient opportunity to validate self-construction of illness and difficulty adapting to life after a heart attack. Conclusion: Elevated levels of anxiety at baseline were predictive of re-presentation with potential IHD symptoms at 6 months. Factors such as shock at experiencing a heart attack, hypervigilance of symptoms and difficulty with symptom attribution appeared to play a role in raised anxiety levels for the re-presentation group. Findings suggested that changes are needed to cardiac rehabilitation and post-STEMI follow-up to address educational needs and psychological issues and changes in STEMI treatment.
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Sundström, Josefin, and Lisa Westerlind. "Upplevelser av avslappningsövningar som egenvårdsåtgärd hos personer med symptom på ohälsosam stress : en litteraturöversikt." Thesis, Sophiahemmet Högskola, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:shh:diva-3960.

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Bakgrund Ohälsosam stress och utmattningssyndrom ökar i samhället idag och kan leda till allvarliga psykiska och fysiska besvär hos människor. Det höga antalet sjukskrivningsdagar som ohälsosam stress leder till ger stora ekonomiska konsekvenser för samhället. Det är vetenskapligt bevisat att avslappningsövningar såsom meditation, mindfulness och yoga kan få kroppen att slappna av. Det identifieras däremot en kunskapslucka inom delar av hälso- och sjukvården om hur avslappningsövningar kan användas som egenvårdsåtgärd i omvårdnaden av patienter med symptom på ohälsosam stress. Syfte Syftet var att beskriva upplevelser av avslappningsövningar som egenvårdsåtgärd hos personer med symptom på ohälsosam stress. Metod Icke systematisk litteraturöversikt har använts som metod för att sammanfatta tidigare gjord forskning. Sökningar i databaserna PubMed och CINAHL har gjorts och det har gett 16 vetenskapliga artiklar som har svarar mot syftet. Integrerad dataanalys användes för att få en bra bild över resultaten. Resultat I resultatet av litteratursökningen identifierades två huvudkategorier med sammanlagt sex underkategorier. Den första huvudkategorin var “Avslappningsövningars påverkan på ohälsosam stress och utbrändhetsvariabler” med underkategorierna: “Påverkan på ohälsosam stress”, “Mätbar minskning av stressnivåer”, “Påverkan på utbrändhetsvariabler” och “Långvarig påverkan på stress och utbrändhetsvariabler”. Huvudkategori två var “Hindrande och möjliggörande faktorer för att utföra avslappningsövningar” med underkategorierna: “Hindrande faktorer” och “Möjliggörande faktorer”. Slutsats Avslappningsövningar som egenvårdsåtgärd visade sig minska människors stressymptom och främja den psykiska hälsan. Stressreduceringen orsakade även positiva fysiologiska effekter i kroppen. Att utföra avslappningsövningar som egenvård var dock komplicerat för en del stressade deltagare i de undersökta studierna. Denna litteraturöversikts resultat kan vara till hjälp för vårdpersonal som vårdar människor som upplever stressrelaterade besvär. Avslappningsövningar som egenvårdsåtgärd kan ha en betydande roll i omvårdnaden av dessa patienter och de är även till hjälp för stressade yrkesgrupper i samhället såsom till exempel vårdpersonal.
Background Unhealthy stress problems and burnout are increasing in society today and the high number of sick leave days that unhealthy stress entails leads to high costs for society. It is scientifically proven that relaxation methods such as mindfulness, meditation and yoga help people relax and calm down. In healthcare, stressed patients can be helped to perform relaxation exercises, but there is a knowledge gap in how the exercises should be taught as a self-care method to the patients. Aim The purpose was to describe experiences of relaxation therapy as a self-care method for people who experience unhealthy stress problems. Method A non-systematic literature review has been used as a method to summarize previously done research. Searches in the databases PubMed and CINAHL have been done and it has yielded 16 scientific articles that have answered the purpose of the study. Integrated data analysis was used to get a good picture of the results. ResultsIn the result of the literature search, two main categories were identified with a total of six subcategories. The first main category was "Impact of relaxation exercises on unhealthy stress and burnout variables" with the subcategories: "Impact on stress", "Measurable reduction of stress levels", "Impact on burnout variables" and "Long-term impact on stress and burnout variables". The main category two was "Obstructive and enabling factors for performing relaxation exercises" with the subcategories: "Obstructive factors" and "Enabling factors". Conclusions Relaxation exercises were shown to reduce people's stress symptoms and promote mental health. The stress reduction also showed positive physiological effects on the body. But performing relaxation exercises as a self-care method was complicated for some stressed participants in the studies. The results of this study can be helpful for healthcare professionals who take care of people who experience stress-related problems. Relaxation exercises as a self-care measure can play a significant role in the care of these patients and it is also helpful for stressed professional groups in the society, such as caregivers.
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Fröjdfeldt, Sara, and Ellen Granlund. "HEMFÖRHÅLLANDEN OCH DEPRESSIVA SYMPTOM : Oro och katastroftänkande som mediatorer mellan negativa hemförhållanden och depressivasymptom hos ungdomar." Thesis, Örebro universitet, Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-43521.

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Negativa hemförhållanden har tidigare visats bidra till depressivasymptom. Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka: 1) omförhållanden som oro och katastroftänkande är mediatorer mellannegativa hemförhållanden och depressiva symptom, 2) om det finnsnågra könsskillnader i detta avseende. Studien baserades påinsamlade data från ett pågående projekt vid Örebro universitet. Enenkätundersökning utfördes på 18 högstadieskolor i tre mellansvenskastäder med totalt 2749 elever i årskurs 7 och 8. Resultaten visade enpositiv korrelation mellan negativa hemförhållanden och depressivasymptom, samt att båda faktorerna oro och katastroftänkande partielltmedierade mellan negativa hemförhållanden och depressiva symptom.Det fanns könsskillnader som visade att flickor som blev utsatta förpsykologisk kontroll speciellt hade ett katastroftänkande, somkorrelerade högt med depressiva symptom. Slutsatsen är attförhållanden hos människor, som uttalad oro och katastroftänkande,till väsentlig grad förklarar varför negativa hemförhållanden har såkraftig effekt på ungdomars depressiva symptom.
Negative home conditions have previously been shown to contributeto depressive symptoms. The purpose of this study was to examinewhether the conditions worry and catastrophic thinking are mediatorsbetween negative home conditions and depressive symptoms. Thedata was selected from an existing survey conducted among studentsin grades 7-8 at secondary schools in three Swedish cities. A total of2749 secondary school students participated in this cross-sectionalstudy. The results showed a positive correlation between negativehome conditions and depressive symptoms, and both factors worryand catastrophic thinking partially mediated between negative homeconditions and depressive symptoms. The conclusion is thatconditions in humans, such as pronounced worry and catastrophicthinking, to a substantial degreee explains why negative homeconditions have so powerful effects on young people’s depressivesymptoms.
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Clark, Susan Beverley. "Neurocognitive and symptom profiles of concussed and nonconcussed provincial rugby players over one season." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002459.

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Neurocognitive and symptom profiles of concussed and nonconcussed adult provincial rugby union players were investigated over one rugby season, including early season (baseline), intermittent postconcussion, and end of season testing. In a non-equivalent quasi-experimental design, nonconcussed (n = 54) and concussed (n = 17) rugby groups were compared with demographically equivalent noncontact sport controls (n = 37, and n = 17, respectively). Measures included the ImPACT cognitive and symptom composites, and the WMS-III Visual Reproduction and Verbal Paired Associates subtests. The independent and dependent comparative analyses in respect of both nonconcussed and concussed groups, provided cross-validation of poorer acute and/or chronic neuropsychological outcomes for the rugby groups on the ImPACT Reaction Time, Visual Motor Speed, Impulse Control and Symptom composites, and the WMS-III Verbal Paired Associates. The finding of significantly poorer scores on Verbal Paired Associates up to 24 days post concussion for the rugby players versus controls, was longer than the 7 – 10 day recovery period frequently cited in the literature. The overall implication of the study is that even in a group with high cognitive reserve such as these provincial level athletes, there may be prolonged acute recovery, as well as permanent deleterious neuropsychological consequences of cumulative concussive injury in association with a sport such as rugby. Accordingly, the move towards careful individualised postconcussion monitoring of neurocognitive functioning is endorsed, including early identification of any significant permanent reductions in cognitive reserve. Sensitivity of the ImPACT test might be enhanced via inclusion of a verbal associate learning task.
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Larsen, Joacim. "Att genomgå stamcellstransplantation : patienters uppfattning om och faktorer av betydelse för symptom, funktionellt status och hälsorelaterad livskvalitet = Undergoing stem-cell transplantation : patients' perceptions of symptoms, functional status and health-related quality of life /." Stockholm, 2006. http://diss.kib.ki.se/2006/91-7140-825-8/.

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Browall, Maria. "Experience of adjuvant treatment among postmenopausal women with breast cancer : health - related quality of life, symptom experience, stressful events and coping strategies /." Göteborg : Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Göteborg University, The Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/2077/9586.

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Kohlmann, Sebastian [Verfasser], and Winfried [Akademischer Betreuer] Rief. "Psychological approaches to a patient-centered cardiology : somatic symptom burden, illness perceptions and supportive care needs in patients with cardiac diseases / Sebastian Kohlmann. Betreuer: Winfried Rief." Marburg : Philipps-Universität Marburg, 2013. http://d-nb.info/1033403008/34.

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So, Kwok-Wei. "The symptom cluster of fatigue, pain and psychological distress and its impact on the quality of life in Chinese patients with breast cancer undergoing cancer treatment /." Connect to full text via ProQuest. Limited to UCD Anschutz Medical Campus, 2007.

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Thesis (Ph.D. in Nursing) -- University of Colorado Denver, 2007.
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Koertge, Jenny. "Vital exhaustion and coronary artery disease in women : biological correlates and behavioral intervention /." Stockholm, 2003. http://diss.kib.ki.se/2003/91-7349-564-6/.

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Hoyer, Jürgen, Jens Fecht, Wolfgang Lauterbach, and Ralf Schneider. "Changes in Conflict, Symptoms, and Well-Being during Psychodynamic and Cognitive-Behavioral Alcohol Inpatient Treatment." Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2014. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-133719.

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Background: According to Grawe’s psychological therapy approach, conflict reduction can be expected not only in psychodynamic, but also in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). This was tested in an effectiveness study. Changes in cognitive conflicts, along with those of symptom severity and well-being were analyzed during alcohol inpatient treatment. Methods: Four times during treatment, groups of patients receiving psychodynamic therapy (n = 45 patients) or CBT (n = 49 patients) were measured and compared. Lauterbach’s Online Conflict Test was used to measure conflict. Symptom severity and well-being were measured using questionnaires. Results: Results showed significant conflict decrease in both groups with a tendency towards faster reduction under CBT. There was also significant change in symptom severity and well-being in both groups with no difference regarding reduction gradient. Moreover, patients in the psychodynamic treatment group exhibited lower symptom scores at treatment begin which may be a consequence of clinical group assignment. Conclusions: In general, the findings confirmed Grawe’s theoretical assumptions. Generalizability to other diagnostic groups and other clinical settings remains to be tested
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Lunde, Mattias, and Daniel Rodrigo. "Fysisk Psykiatri : Förutsättningar och hjälpande metoder för egenvård i form av fysisk aktivitet inom psykiatrisk slutenvård, samt dess positiva hälsoeffekter på patienten." Thesis, Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för hälso- och vårdvetenskap (HV), 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-100738.

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Bakgrund: Personer med psykisk ohälsa har en ökad risk för metabola sjukdomar till följd aven ohälsosam livsstil. Ett sätt att motverka dessa risker är genom fysisk aktivitet. Det är därförangeläget att undersöka vilket vetenskapligt stöd som finns för hur fysisk aktivitet kan stärkapatienters hälsa inom psykiatrisk slutenvård. Syfte: Studiens syfte var att undersöka förutsättningar och metoder för, samt hälsoeffekter av,egenvård i form av fysisk aktivitet för patienter inom psykiatrisk slutenvård. Metod: Studien är en litteraturöversikt med kvantitativ ansats där 13 vetenskapligaoriginalartiklar granskades och sammanställdes. Resultat: Fem övergripande teman identifierades, Motivation, Stöd, hjälp och råd,Utbildning, Fysiska hälsoeffekter samt Psykologiska hälsoeffekter. Resultatet pekar på mångasomatiska och psykiska fördelar med regelbunden fysisk aktivitet hos patienterna samt attriskfaktorer för metabola sjukdomar minskades. Depressiva och positiva psykotiska symptomminskades. Patienter som var generellt mer fysiskt aktiva vårdades mindre tid i slutenvårdenjämfört med dem som inte var fysiskt aktiva. Slutsats: Fysisk aktivitet har potential att komma till stor nytta för patienterna och det går attstärka deras hälsa på flera olika sätt med hjälp av fysisk aktivitet.
Background: People with mental illness have an increased risk of metabolic diseases as a result of an unhealthy lifestyle. One way to counteract these risks is through physical activity. It is therefore important to investigate what scientific support there is for how physical activity can strengthen patients' health in psychiatric inpatient care. Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the conditions and methods for, and health effects of, self-care in the form of physical activity for patients in psychiatric inpatient care. Method: The study is a literature review with a quantitative approach where 13 scientific original articles were reviewed and compiled. Results: Five overall themes were identified, Motivation, Support, help and advice, Education, Physical effects and Psychological effects. The results point to many somatic and psychological benefits of regular physical activity in patients and that risk factors for metabolic diseases were reduced. Depressive and positive psychotic symptoms were reduced. Patients who were generally more physically active spent less time in inpatient care compared with those who were not physically active. Conclusion: Physical activity has the potential to be of great benefit to patients and it is possible to strengthen their health in several different ways with the help of physical activity.
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Haywood, Catharina S. "Psychological therapy for medically unexplained symptoms." Thesis, University of Southampton, 2017. https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/415890/.

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The first chapter of this thesis is a systematic review of the literature into factors that influence outcomes for people with medically unexplained symptoms (MUS), treated with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). A total of 14 papers were identified that met the inclusion criteria and due to the heterogeneity of results, a narrative synthesis was employed. In terms of participant characteristics, neither age, gender, comorbid depression, comorbid anxiety, or comorbid personality disorder were related to therapeutic outcomes. A greater number and intensity of symptoms were related to better outcomes. Some weak evidence was found for the impact of familial status and social difficulties, however only a limited number of articles examined those variables. In terms of therapeutic factors, individual CBT was identified as having slightly superior outcomes over group CBT and certain cognitive and behavioural factors were also identified as relevant. The findings were less clear about whether clinician profession or the number of sessions offered predict better or worse outcomes. Future research should continue to identify relevant variables involved in CBT’s effectiveness in MUS and, where possible, manipulate variables experimentally. The second chapter of this thesis is an empirical research paper examining the effectiveness of CBT and cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) at improving psychosocial, physical health, and economic outcomes for people with MUS. The paper also sought to consider whether any participant or illness characteristics predicted outcomes after treatment. CBT (N = 31) and CAT (N = 17) were no different across any of the outcomes and they were therefore grouped together as Cognitive Therapy (N = 48). A treatment as usual (TAU, N = 56) group did not receive psychological treatment and were used in analyses of economic outcomes. The Cognitive Therapy group improved significantly across all measures of psychosocial and physical health outcomes at the end of therapy compared to at the start. Neither gender, ethnicity, number of symptoms, or duration of symptoms had any impact on the improvements seen. There was no reduction in inpatient, outpatient or A&E cost at either 6, 12, or 18 months after treatment ended and between those who received cognitive therapy and those who received treatment as usual. Clinical implications and avenues for future research are discussed.
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Hoyer, Jürgen, Jens Fecht, Wolfgang Lauterbach, and Ralf Schneider. "Changes in Conflict, Symptoms, and Well-Being during Psychodynamic and Cognitive-Behavioral Alcohol Inpatient Treatment." Karger, 2001. https://tud.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A26479.

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Background: According to Grawe’s psychological therapy approach, conflict reduction can be expected not only in psychodynamic, but also in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). This was tested in an effectiveness study. Changes in cognitive conflicts, along with those of symptom severity and well-being were analyzed during alcohol inpatient treatment. Methods: Four times during treatment, groups of patients receiving psychodynamic therapy (n = 45 patients) or CBT (n = 49 patients) were measured and compared. Lauterbach’s Online Conflict Test was used to measure conflict. Symptom severity and well-being were measured using questionnaires. Results: Results showed significant conflict decrease in both groups with a tendency towards faster reduction under CBT. There was also significant change in symptom severity and well-being in both groups with no difference regarding reduction gradient. Moreover, patients in the psychodynamic treatment group exhibited lower symptom scores at treatment begin which may be a consequence of clinical group assignment. Conclusions: In general, the findings confirmed Grawe’s theoretical assumptions. Generalizability to other diagnostic groups and other clinical settings remains to be tested.
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Mellner, Christin. "Women's subjective and objective health over time : the role of psychosocial conditions and physiological stress responses." Doctoral thesis, Stockholm : Dept. of Psychology [Psykologiska institutionen], Univ, 2004. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-124.

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Al-Jabari, Rawya M. "Relationships Among Self-esteem, Psychological and Cognitive Flexibility, and Psychological Symptomatology." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2012. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc177172/.

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Previous findings on the relationship between self-esteem and psychological outcomes are inconsistent. Therefore it appears that self-esteem, while related to crucial variables, does not provide a clear, direct, and comprehensive prediction of psychological symptoms. Thus, it was hypothesized that the relationship between self-esteem and symptomatology would be moderated by broader measures of how one interacts with emotional and cognitive stimuli.The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of self-esteem, psychological flexibility, and cognitive flexibility on psychological symptomatology. A sample of 82 undergraduate students at the University of North Texas completed self-report questionnaires measuring low self-esteem, psychological flexibility, measured inversely as inflexibility, cognitive flexibility, and psychological symptoms. Results of the study suggest that self-esteem (?= -0.59, p < 0.001) and flexibility (both psychological (?= 0.36, p = 0.001) and cognitive (?= 0.21, p < 0.05) are significant predictors of psychological symptoms. In other words, self-esteem is positively correlated with psychological symptoms, while psychological and cognitive flexibility are negatively correlated with psychological symptoms. Neither form of flexibility moderated the relationship between self-esteem and psychological symptoms in this sample. The findings of the current study are discussed as well as suggestions for further research related to self-esteem, psychological and cognitive flexibility, and their impact on psychological outcomes.
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Spauwen, Janneke, Lydia Krabbendam, Roselind Lieb, Hans-Ulrich Wittchen, and Os Jim van. "Impact of psychological trauma on the development of psychotic symptoms: relationship with psychosis proneness." Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2013. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-108608.

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Background. The reported link between psychological trauma and onset of psychosis remains controversial. Aims. To examine associations between self-reported psychological trauma and psychotic symptoms as a function of prior evidence of vulnerability to psychosis (psychosis proneness). Method. At baseline, 2524 adolescents aged 14-24 years provided self-reports on psychological trauma and psychosis proneness, and at follow-up (on average 42 months later) participants were interviewed for presence of psychotic symptoms. Results. Self-reported trauma was associated with psychotic symptoms, in particular at more severe levels (adjusted OR1.89,95% CI1.16-3.08) and following trauma associated with intense fear, helplessness or horror. The risk difference between those with and without self-reported trauma at baseline was 7% in the group with baseline psychosis proneness, but only 1.8% in those without (adjusted test for difference between these two effect sizes: χ2=4.6, P=0.032). Conclusions. Exposure to psychological trauma may increase the risk of psychotic symptoms in people vulnerable to psychosis.
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Najarian, B. "Psychological and physiological aspects of Raynaud's Phenomenon." Thesis, University of York, 1989. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.234981.

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Willis, Kayser Rebecca. "Identity, psychological symptoms, and self-esteem in women /." View abstract, 2005. http://wwwlib.umi.com/dissertations/fullcit/3191725.

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Nieland, Martin Nicholas Stephen. "Personality and psychological symptoms before and after childbirth." Thesis, University of York, 1995. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/10837/.

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Spauwen, Janneke, Lydia Krabbendam, Roselind Lieb, Hans-Ulrich Wittchen, and Os Jim van. "Impact of psychological trauma on the development of psychotic symptoms: relationship with psychosis proneness." Technische Universität Dresden, 2006. https://tud.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A26761.

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Background. The reported link between psychological trauma and onset of psychosis remains controversial. Aims. To examine associations between self-reported psychological trauma and psychotic symptoms as a function of prior evidence of vulnerability to psychosis (psychosis proneness). Method. At baseline, 2524 adolescents aged 14-24 years provided self-reports on psychological trauma and psychosis proneness, and at follow-up (on average 42 months later) participants were interviewed for presence of psychotic symptoms. Results. Self-reported trauma was associated with psychotic symptoms, in particular at more severe levels (adjusted OR1.89,95% CI1.16-3.08) and following trauma associated with intense fear, helplessness or horror. The risk difference between those with and without self-reported trauma at baseline was 7% in the group with baseline psychosis proneness, but only 1.8% in those without (adjusted test for difference between these two effect sizes: χ2=4.6, P=0.032). Conclusions. Exposure to psychological trauma may increase the risk of psychotic symptoms in people vulnerable to psychosis.
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Brown, Wendy L. "Premorbid personality and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia /." St. Lucia, Qld, 2003. http://www.library.uq.edu.au/pdfserve.php?image=thesisabs/absthe17497.pdf.

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Carr, James. "Premorbid personality and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia." Thesis, Lancaster University, 2006. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.441107.

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McKibbin, Christine L. "The Relationship of Subtle and Overt Psychological Abuse to Women's Self-Concept and Psychological Symptoms." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1997. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278480/.

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Research has documented an association between sustained overt psychological abuse and women's self-concept and psychological distress. However, the focus on overt domination and control limits our understanding of its impact and is a weakness addressed in this study. Women in distressed relationships who had sustained severe psychological abuse from a partner and either no, moderate, or serious violence met inclusion criteria.
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Owen-Nieberding, Amy. "Psychosocial Influences on Bulimic Symptoms: Investigation of an Emprical Model." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1996. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278981/.

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The emerging consensus among investigators seems to be that bulimia is a multidetermined disorder with a number of contributing factors, including biological components, sociocultural factor, personality, and family characteristics (Garfinkel & Garner, 1982). An etiological model was examined in this study integrating two important theoretical perspectives in the bulimia literature: the stress-coping perspective (Cattanach & Rodin, 1988) and the family systems perspective (Minuchin et al., 1978). Five latent variables: Family Characteristics, Coping Resources, Psychological Disturbance, Environmental Stressors, and Bulimia were represented by twelve measured variables. Structural Equation Modeling analysis allowed for the simultaneous examination of the hypothesized interrelationships between model variables. Findings confirmed a direct impact of psychological disturbances on bulimic symptoms. Hypothesized indirect relationships of family characteristics, coping resources and environmental stressors to bulimia were confirmed. Treatment implications as well as directions for future research were discussed.
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Hassan, Sarah. "Adolescent Exposure To Violence And Psychological Distress: Looking Towards A Better Future." Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1383391274.

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Zadeh, Sheava Tania. "The relationship between body dysmorphic symptoms measure and social anxiety symptoms measures in a sample of ethnically diverse adolescents." Scholarly Commons, 2002. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/2732.

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Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterized by an intense preoccupation with an imagined or real defect of an individual's physical appearance (Sobanski & Schmidt, 2000). This present study was an extension of the work of Mayville(1998, 1999), who studied BDD symptoms in a non-clinical multi-ethnic adolescent population. The results of Mayville's (1998, 1999) study indicated that African Americans have a more positive body image compared to any other ethnic group, and females demonstrated less satisfaction with their physical appearance in comparison to males. In addition to replicating Mayville's study (1998, 1999), this study focused on the component of social anxiety symptoms, and its relationship to body dysmorphic symptoms. It is imperative to study the relationship between BDD and social anxiety in adolescents, as there may be diminished functioning in terms of social and academic performance for those who are diagnosed with BDD (Albertini & Phillips, 1999). In this study scores were examined on two different scales: Social Physique Anxiety Scale (SPAS, Hart, Leary, & Rejeski, 1989) and the Fear of Negative Evaluations Scale (FNE, Watson & Friend, 1969) with their respective relationships to scores on the Body Image Rating Scale (BIRS, Mayville, Gipson, and Katz, 1997). As expected the SPAS contributed significantly and substantially to the prediction of scores on the BIRS in comparison to the FNE. The large squared semi-partial correlation coefficients in this study indicate that there is some overlap between the constructs of body dysmorphic disorder symptoms and the two measures of social anxiety symptoms. In this study, however, the Sex variable and Ethnicity variable did not contribute substantially to predicting scores on the BIRS.
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Bennett, Ashley. "Acupuncture's efficacy in the treatment of psychological and somatic distress : an exploration of potential mechanisms from an attachment research perspective." Thesis, University of Bedfordshire, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10547/622702.

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This thesis examines the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy in the treatment of psychological and somatic distress in the context of medically unexplained symptoms (MUS). Also, it explores the role of psychological attachment and experiential avoidance in an effort to explain potential mechanisms of acupuncture’s effect. Existing literature demonstrates some level of effectiveness of acupuncture therapy for the treatment of depression, anxiety and somatic symptoms. However, a lack of experimental rigor in methodology means that existing results cannot be shown to be superior to a placebo and thus current treatment protocols for patients with MUS do not include a recommendation of acupuncture therapy. MUS are defined as any set of symptoms that cannot be explained by organic disease, these clusters of symptoms are theorised to be of psychological aetiology. Sufferers of MUS find themselves stuck in a perpetual loop of secondary care referrals with little or no treatment options being made available. Whilst there is some evidence that talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, are effective, their availability, efficacy and stigma mean they are often not desired by patients who suffer with MUS. Previous research has shown that insecure attachment predicts higher instances of, psychological and somatic distress, as well as MUS. Previous work undertaken by the author of this thesis also suggests that there may be a moderating effect of attachment in acupuncture therapy outcomes. In order to investigate acupuncture’s efficacy a double-blind randomised control trial was undertaken; 63 participants were randomised to receive either five treatments of genuine acupuncture or a non-penetrating sham form of acupuncture using the Park sham acupuncture device. A rigorous procedure ensured participant and practitioner blinding to group allocation. Primary measures of psychological (GHQ) and somatic (BSI) distress were taken at pre, post and follow-up time points (8 weeks). Secondary measures included general attachment (RQ), experiential avoidance (MEAQ) and client attachment to therapist (CATS). Results showed a significant effect of acupuncture over placebo in the reduction of both psychological (GHQ) and somatic distress (BSI). This therapeutic effect was maintained at 8-week follow-up. Further results showed moderation effects of secure attachment on somatic symptoms in the treatment group but not placebo group. Experiential avoidance also moderated somatic symptom outcomes in the treatment but not placebo group. A subsequent study utilising a quasi-experimental multi-centre methodology, which used identical measures to the previous experiment, revealed the same significant reduction of both psychological and somatic distress. This study consisted of 184 participants across five clinics, each participant receiving five sessions of acupuncture. Similar results were observed regarding moderation effects of secure attachment on treatment outcomes of somatic symptoms. Results also showed differences in moderation effects between participant with a MUS diagnosis vs. those without. Findings of both studies suggest acupuncture is an effective treatment for psychological and somatic distress, as well as MUS. The differences in attachment moderation effects between treatment and placebo may indicate acupuncture’s ability to elicit endogenous opioid release in the brain. However, further neurological studies are required to confirm this hypothesis.
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Piercy, Julie A. "The effect of information provision on trauma symptoms /." [St. Lucia, Qld.], 2005. http://www.library.uq.edu.au/pdfserve.php?image=thesisabs/absthe18544.pdf.

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Feast, A. R. "Understanding behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia and family caregiver distress." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2016. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1485653/.

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Background: There is a growing need to improve our understanding of carers' reactions to Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia (BPSD): symptoms of disturbed perception, thought content, mood, or behaviour (Finkel & Burns, 1999). This is due to the adverse consequences of BPSD for carer wellbeing, increased rates of psychiatric referral, and institutionalisation resulting from carer burden linked to BPSD. Aim: To understand how BPSD links to family carer distress. Methods: The complementary meta-analytic and meta-ethnographic reviews informed the subsequent empirical analysis. Psychosocial measures from 157 family carers of people with dementia were collected as part of the Challenge Famcare project; correlations, hierarchical regression, moderation, mediation, and path analyses were performed. Results: The impact of BPSD on carer wellbeing is not measured consistently, however, depressive behaviour was found to be the most distressing for carers. Family carers' perceptions of BPSD as "challenging" were found to be associated with a sense of a declining relationship, transgressions against social norms, and an underlying belief that their relative would inevitably lose their personhood. Carer psychosocial factors explained 56% of the variance in BPSD-related distress. Once carer psychosocial factors were controlled for, frequency of BPSD was not a significant predictor of BPSD-related distress. Following path analysis, carer reactivity to BPSD, burden, competence, and relationship quality were found to directly influence BPSD-related distress. Guilt influenced distress indirectly via burden and reactivity to BPSD. The final path model accounted for 41% of the variance in BPSD-related distress and provided a good fit (Χ2 = 23.920, df = 19, p = .199). Conclusion: Interventions for the management of BPSD should acknowledge carer beliefs and unmet psychological needs. Carer psychosocial factors such as their sense of competence, relationship quality, guilt, burden, and reactivity to BPSD contribute to BPSD-related distress. Future interventions for the management of behavioural problems could provide support to address these psychosocial factors.
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Nellums, Laura. "Psychological symptoms in migrant women and women born in the UK." Thesis, King's College London (University of London), 2014. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/psychological-symptoms-in-migrant-women-and-women-born-in-the-uk(4a3a2c73-d7a3-4692-9b53-5b4528708158).html.

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Purpose: This mixed-methods study aimed to investigate the relationship between migration and psychological symptoms for women living in London. Methods: Data from a cross-sectional survey (the South East London Community Health Study) were analysed to investigate whether first generation migrant women were significantly more likely to experience high levels of psychological symptoms (for common mental disorders (CIS-R) or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (4 item PTSD screen)) than women born in the UK. Exploratory analyses investigated what migration specific variables may increase the risk of experiencing high levels of psychological symptoms. Qualitative in-depth interviews with a purposive sample of migrant women and women born in the UK investigated what experiences women perceive impacted on their mental health and well-being, how they have been affected, and how this differs for migrant women and women born in the UK. A thematic analysis was carried out. Results: 391 migrant women and 553 women born in the UK were included in the survey. There was no significant difference in the odds of experiencing high levels of psychological symptoms for migrant women compared with women born in the UK (AOR: 1.0 [95% CI 0.7-1.6]). Stressful life events and long standing physical conditions were associated with an increased risk of experiencing psychological symptoms, and were highly prevalent among migrant women and women born in the UK. Twenty migrant women and ten women born in the UK participated in the qualitative interviews. Processes of marginalisation, disempowerment, and isolation contributed to women’s exposure to stressful life events, and changes in their mental health and well-being. Coping processes were also identified. Conclusions: Services must consider exposure to stressful events, comorbidities, and underlying processes when addressing the mental health needs of women.
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McCook, Judy G., Beth A. Bailey, Stacey L. Williams, Sheeba Anand, and Nancy E. Reame. "Differential Contributions of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Manifestations to Psychological Symptoms." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2014. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/7172.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relative contributions of previously identified Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) manifestations (infertility, hirsutism, obesity, menstrual problems) to multiple psychological symptoms. Participants were 126 female endocrinology patient volunteers diagnosed with PCOS who completed a cross-sectional study of PCOS manifestations and psychological symptoms. Participants had significantly elevated scores on nine subscales of psychological symptoms. Menstrual problems were significantly associated with all symptom subscales as well as the global indicator, while hirsutism and obesity were significantly related to five or more subscales. After controlling for demographic factors, menstrual problems were the strongest predictor of psychological symptoms. Findings suggest features of excess body hair, obesity, and menstrual abnormalities carry unique risks for adverse psychologic symptoms, but menstrual problems may be the most salient of these features and deserve particular attention as a marker for psychological risk among women with PCOS.
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Jin, Ling. "Cross-Cultural Adult Attachment, Assertiveness, Self-Conscious Emotions, and Psychological Symptoms." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2020. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1707286/.

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Although the overall quantity of international research has increased, existent studies tend to adopt an instrument developed in one culture to use in the other, leading to measurement bias. In addition, previous cross-cultural research mainly focuses on comparisons between collectivist and individualistic backgrounds (e.g., American vs. Chinese) without considering the similarities and differences within the collectivist societies (e.g., China vs. Mexico). This dissertation project has two purposes, with Study 1 aiming to examine measurement equivalence of two widely used instruments while Study 2 investigating if an attachment-based two-serial mediation model remained constant among three cross-cultural samples collected from the US, Mexico, and China. A total of 1211 participants, including 360 American university students, 441 Mexican students, and 410 Chinese students participated in the study. Differential item functioning (DIF) in lordif package in R and structural equation modeling (SEM) in Mplus 8.1 were adopted for Study 1 and 2, respectively. The results of Study 1 indicated the proposed instruments were culturally invariant in English, Spanish, and Chinese with some modifications. Study 2 showed that assertiveness/self-conscious emotions mediated the association between adult attachment and depression/aggression only in the US group. However, the two-serial mediation model in which the link between adult attachment and depression/aggression via assertiveness to self-conscious emotions was supported in Mexican and Chinese groups, not in the US group. Findings from these two cross-cultural adult attachment studies provide additional insights for future attachment research and useful implications for psychologists working with diverse individuals from the US, Mexico, and China.
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Sharp, Constance B. "Psychological Symptoms, Marital Quality, and Environmental Stress in Newly-Married Couples." VCU Scholars Compass, 2006. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/1281.

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Cross-sectional relationships between psychological symptoms, marital quality, and stress experienced over the past week were explored using data from 310 newly married couples. Couples were recruited through newspaper ads and paid to participate. Couples were eligible if they had been married for less than six months and were not receiving therapy when they contacted the researcher. The Global Severity Index (GSI) of the Brief Symptom Inventory measured psychological symptoms. The Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) measured marital quality, and scaled ratings of 11 types of stressors experienced over the previous week measured stress. Husband and wife measures were taken of each variable and the dyad was the unit of analysis.Correlations between the six variables ranged from 0.13 to 0.60, with 12 of the 15 relationships meeting the Bonferroni-corrected significance level of 0.003. In regression analyses with both DAS and stress entered as predictors of GSI, only stress remained significant for both husbands and wives. For wives, the negative relationship between symptoms and marital quality was more evident at lower levels of stress. In regression analyses with both GSI and stress entered as predictors of DAS, only GSI remained significant for husbands, and only stress remained significant for wives. For husbands, the negative relationship between GSI and DAS was more pronounced at lower levels of stress. At high levels of stress, husband DAS was uniformly low regardless of GSI. The interaction of partner and actor effects of GSI on DAS was significant for both husbands and wives, but the interaction of partner and actor effects of DAS on GSI was not.
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