The relationship between language features and PTSD symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons

Zhenyuan Yu,

Zixin Gu, Yue Shen

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 31, 2025

Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between language features and symptoms Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) determine if can serve as a reliable index for rapid screening assessing PTSD. Methods A comprehensive literature search was performed using Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register Controlled Trials, Web Science, Ovid databases, augmented by backward reference tracking, gather pertinent concerning traumatic stress disorders published until August 2024. Results Twelve observational studies were included, comprising cumulative sample size 5,706 cases. Various analysis tools, such Linguistic Inquiry Word Count (LIWC), manual coding, machine learning techniques, employed in studies. Meta-analysis findings revealed positive correlation death-related words PTSD (OR 1.32, 95%CI 1.10 1.59, I² 79.4%, p = 0.004 ), well significant correlations negative emotion 1.21, 1.11 30.5%, < 0.001 anger-related 1.14, 1.17, 0.0%, word count 1.20, 1.09 1.31, 11.2%, ). Additionally, observed body-related hyperarousal 1.26, 1.15 1.37, intrusive 1.40, 1.16 1.68, avoidance (OR1.29, 1.21 Death-related 1.16, 95% CI 1.08 1.25, ) 1.18, 1.27, Conversely, no found use related sadness, anxiety, emotions, first-person pronouns, sensory, cognitive-related symptoms. Conclusion words, Language hold promise indicator PTSD; however, further research warranted their with across various cultural contexts, genders, types trauma. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO , identifier CRD42024528621.

Language: Английский

The relationship between language features and PTSD symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons

Zhenyuan Yu,

Zixin Gu, Yue Shen

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 31, 2025

Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between language features and symptoms Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) determine if can serve as a reliable index for rapid screening assessing PTSD. Methods A comprehensive literature search was performed using Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register Controlled Trials, Web Science, Ovid databases, augmented by backward reference tracking, gather pertinent concerning traumatic stress disorders published until August 2024. Results Twelve observational studies were included, comprising cumulative sample size 5,706 cases. Various analysis tools, such Linguistic Inquiry Word Count (LIWC), manual coding, machine learning techniques, employed in studies. Meta-analysis findings revealed positive correlation death-related words PTSD (OR 1.32, 95%CI 1.10 1.59, I² 79.4%, p = 0.004 ), well significant correlations negative emotion 1.21, 1.11 30.5%, < 0.001 anger-related 1.14, 1.17, 0.0%, word count 1.20, 1.09 1.31, 11.2%, ). Additionally, observed body-related hyperarousal 1.26, 1.15 1.37, intrusive 1.40, 1.16 1.68, avoidance (OR1.29, 1.21 Death-related 1.16, 95% CI 1.08 1.25, ) 1.18, 1.27, Conversely, no found use related sadness, anxiety, emotions, first-person pronouns, sensory, cognitive-related symptoms. Conclusion words, Language hold promise indicator PTSD; however, further research warranted their with across various cultural contexts, genders, types trauma. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO , identifier CRD42024528621.

Language: Английский

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