Submissive behavior as a transdiagnostic construct: Associations with internalizing symptoms and distress intolerance
Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Submissive behavior is associated with significant impairment and negative life outcomes. The goal of the present study was to determine the transdiagnostic nature of submissive behavior by observing its association with internalizing symptoms (i.e., social anxiety, depression, and worry) and distress intolerance. Additionally, we sought to determine the moderating role of gender in these relationships. METHOD: We used a community sample (N = 208) to evaluate the hypothesized relationships between submissive behavior and internalizing symptoms. RESULTS: All three internalizing symptoms were uniquely associated with greater submissive behavior when covarying for each other. Distress intolerance was also uniquely positively related to submissive behavior respective of general distress. Moderation analyses revealed that the associations between social anxiety, worry, and distress intolerance with submissive behavior were stronger in men rather than women. CONCLUSION: The present study provides novel evidence for the relevance of submissive behavior to internalizing symptoms and distress intolerance. We discuss clinical implications and directions for future research.
Source: Journal of Clinical Psychology
DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23478
Authors: Tapan A. Patel, Jesse R. Cougle
Institution: Florida State University
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4313554043