Investigation of Thought Control and Obsessive Beliefs in Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder

Authors : Meltem PUŞUROĞLU

Pages : 866-870

Doi:10.16899/jcm.1347443

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Publication Date : 2023-09-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aims: Obsessive beliefs and thought control are often thought to be associated with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. However, the relationship with anxiety disorders has recently been investigated in the literature. In this study, Obsessive Beliefs and Thought Control levels in patients diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder were investigated. It is aimed to contribute to the literature on the cognitive aspects of anxiety disorders. Material and Method: According to DSM 5 diagnostic criteria, 71 patients diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, 63 patients diagnosed with Panic Disorder and 63 healthy controls were included in the study. The participants were applied the Thought Control Questionnaire and Obsessive Beliefs Questionnaire. In addition, Beck Anxiety Scale was applied to patients diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Panic Agoraphobia Scale was applied to patients diagnosed with Panic Disorder. Results: A statistically significant difference was found between the groups in Distraction insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(F=11.383; p=<0.01; η2=0.105);, Social Control insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(F=9.517; p=<0.01; η2=0.089);, Worry insert ignore into journalissuearticles values( F=5.589; p=0.004; η2=0.054);, Self-Punishment insert ignore into journalissuearticles values( F=4. 879; p=0.009; η2=0.048);, Reappraisal insert ignore into journalissuearticles values( F=3.916; p=0.021; η2=0.039); sub-dimensions. There was a statistically significant difference between the groups in the sub-dimensions of Responsibility/Threat Estimation insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(F=9.268; p=<0.01; η2=0.087); and Perfectionism/Certainty insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(F=18.557; p=<0.01; η2=0.161);, but there was no statistically significant difference in the subdimension Importance/control of thoughts insert ignore into journalissuearticles values( F=0.300; p=0.741; η2=0.003);. Conclusion: In our study, Obsessive Beliefs and Thought Control levels of patients with Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder were higher than healthy controls. These dysfunctional thoughts may be a risk factor in the development of anxiety disorders. Research on the aetiology of anxiety disorders will contribute to the literature.
Keywords : obsesif inanışlar, düşünce kontrolü, anksiyete bozukluğu, panik bozukluk

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