British Journal of Clinical Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2024
Abstract Objectives The feared possible self refers to an imagined version of that one is afraid being or becoming. Previous evidence has shown dysfunctional reasoning (i.e., inferential confusion) associated with obsessive‐compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms, which partially mediated by a self. However, the reliant on non‐clinical samples and general measure Methods Using cross‐sectional design, current study attempted replicate extend this literature in sample clinically diagnosed OCD ( n = 350) assess pathway from confusion symptoms when accounted for as mediator, particularly individual dimensions corrupted, culpable, malformed selves). Participants completed structured clinical interview DSM‐5, well measures (Dysfunctional Reasoning Processes Task), obsessive beliefs, self, psychological distress. Results Inferential directly, indirectly through corrupted affected even after adjusting distress, comorbidity. culpable selves did not play role pathway. Conclusions underscores links translating need consider both processes specific settings treating OCD. Furthermore, provides more support inference‐based approach (IBA)
Язык: Английский