Anxiety and Depression : The Moderating Effects of Attention to Emotion and Emotional Clarity
Yildirim, Damla (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Psicologia Clínica i de la Salut)
Vives Brosa, Jaume (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Psicobiologia i de Metodologia de les Ciències de la Salut)
Ballespí Sola, Sergi (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Psicologia Clínica i de la Salut)

Data:	2023
Descripció:	14 pàg.
Resum:	Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health problems. They often occur together and significantly affect well-being and daily functioning. However, it is unclear to what extent the two dimensions of meta-mood knowledge play a role in their comorbidity. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to examine the role of attention to emotion and emotional clarity in the relationship between anxiety and depression. A sample of 256 adults aged 32-66 years (M = 46. 21, SD = 5. 53; 82. 03% women) completed questionnaires on anxiety, depression, and meta-mood knowledge. Results showed that emotional clarity buffered the relationship between anxiety and depression. In addition, all combinations of attention to emotion and emotional clarity showed a significant and positive relationship with anxiety and depression symptom severity, with one exception. Interestingly, there was no statistically significant relationship between anxiety and depression when attention to emotion was low and emotional clarity was high. This last condition was interpreted as beneficial rather than detrimental, which in turn could help promote psychological resilience to better cope with emotional difficulties. Given these findings, this study highlights the role of attention to emotion and emotional clarity in assessing anxiety and risk of comorbid depression.
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Llengua:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió sotmesa a revisió
Matèria:	Anxiety ; Attention to emotion ; Comorbidity ; Depression ; Emotional clarity ; Emotionally overwhelmed
Publicat a:	Psychological Reports, Vol. 126 Núm. 3 (2023) , p. 1221-1234, ISSN 1558-691X

DOI: 10.1177/00332941211070764
PMID: 35060789

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