A preliminary test of the role of experiential avoidance in post-event functioning

被引:128
作者
Plumb, JC
Orsillo, SM
Luterek, JA
机构
[1] Boston VA Healthcare Syst 116B3, Womens Hlth Sci Div, Natl Ctr PTSD, Boston, MA 02130 USA
[2] Boston Univ, Sch Med, Dept Psychiat, Boston, MA 02118 USA
[3] Temple Univ, Dept Psychiat, Philadelphia, PA 19122 USA
关键词
posttraumatic stress disorder; experiential avoidance; trauma;
D O I
10.1016/j.jbtep.2004.04.011
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
Experiential avoidance is the unwillingness to experience unwanted thoughts, emotions, or bodily sensations and an individual's attempts to alter, avoid, or escape those experiences. The aim of the current studies was to broaden previous research indicating that experiential avoidance often leads to the development and maintenance of psychological distress. Results indicated that experiential avoidance is significantly correlated with psychological distress and post-traumatic symptomatology over and above other measures of psychological functioning. Limitations and implications for treatment and prevention of psychological distress are discussed. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:245 / 257
页数:13
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