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Ethnic differences in worry in a nonclinical population.

Erin L Scott1, Winnie Eng, Richard G Heimberg

  • 1Adult Anxiety Clinic of Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122-6085, USA.

Depression and Anxiety
|March 14, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Ethnic differences in worry were explored in college students. While pathological worry and generalized anxiety disorder diagnoses did not differ across ethnic groups, the specific domains and intensity of worry varied, suggesting nuanced ethnic differences in anxiety concerns.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Anxiety Disorders

Background:

  • Worry is a core feature of generalized anxiety disorder.
  • Understanding ethnic variations in worry is crucial for culturally sensitive mental health care.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated ethnic differences in worry patterns among diverse college student populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate ethnic differences in pathological worry and generalized anxiety disorder symptomology.
  • To explore ethnic variations in the specific domains and intensity of worry.
  • To examine if worry intensity varies across different domains within ethnic groups.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of a college student population.
  • Utilized the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) for pathological worry assessment.

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  • Employed the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire for DSM-IV (GAD-Q-IV) for self-reported diagnostic criteria.
  • Assessed worry domains using the Worry Domains Questionnaire (WDQ).

    • Main Results:

    • No significant ethnic differences were found in pathological worry (PSWQ) or meeting criteria for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-Q-IV).
    • Significant differences emerged in overall worry scores (WDQ) and most subdomains, excluding finances.
    • Caucasians and African Americans showed varied worry intensity across domains, unlike Asian Americans.

    Conclusions:

    • Ethnic groups may differ in the breadth and intensity of their worries, despite similar levels of pathological worry.
    • Worry patterns and concerns appear to vary across ethnic lines in college students.
    • Further research into ethnic differences in worry and anxiety is warranted for comprehensive understanding and intervention.