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The relationship between perseverative cognitions and mental health and physical health complaints among college students

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: College students often experience health problems, but approaches are needed to determine those that are most vulnerable. This study examined whether perseverative cognitions (PCs) represent a common risk factor for poor health. Students (n = 489) completed measures of PCs, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomatology, general mental health, and physical health complaints. Regressions indicated that PCs were associated with higher levels of PTSD symptomatology, poor mental health, and physical health complaints. Structural equation modeling analyses suggested that PTSD symptoms explain, in part, the association between PCs and physical health complaints. Results are discussed in terms of PCs as a risk stratifying factor.

Source: Cogent Psychology

DOI: 10.1080/23311908.2018.1475878

Authors: Matthew J. Zawadzki, Adriel Boals, Nick Mathews, Keke Schuler, Shana Southard-Dobbs, Joshua M. Smyth

Institutions: University of California, Merced, University of North Texas, Lander University, Pennsylvania State University

Language: English

Topic: Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,134