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Does 'mental kinesiophobia' exist?

Anton J M Schmidt1

  • 1Maastricht University; Department of Medical Clinical and Experimental Psychology, PO Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, Netherlands. ton.scmidt@mp.unimaas.nl

Behaviour Research and Therapy
|September 16, 2003
PubMed
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This study explores mental kinesiophobia, or cogniphobia (fear of mental exertion), in chronic stress. Findings suggest chronically stressed individuals exhibit greater avoidance of mental exertion, impacting cognitive function.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Stress and Anxiety Research

Background:

  • Chronic stress often involves cognitive complaints like concentration difficulties.
  • These cognitive issues may be perceived as permanent vulnerabilities, leading to avoidance.
  • The concept of mental kinesiophobia (cogniphobia) is adapted from physical kinesiophobia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the relevance of mental kinesiophobia in clients with chronic stress.
  • To investigate if cognitive complaints in chronic stress lead to avoidance of mental exertion.
  • To examine the potential for catastrophizing cognitive deficits.

Main Methods:

  • An explorative pilot study was conducted.
  • An experimental questionnaire measured avoidance tendencies for mental exertion.

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  • Participants included clients with chronic stress and actively working employees.

    • Main Results:

    • Chronically stressed clients scored significantly higher on the mental exertion avoidance questionnaire.
    • This indicates a greater tendency to avoid mental exertion in this population.
    • An illustrative case of cogniphobia was presented.

    Conclusions:

    • Mental kinesiophobia appears relevant for individuals experiencing chronic stress.
    • Avoidance of mental exertion may be a consequence of catastrophizing cognitive symptoms.
    • Further research and treatment implications are discussed.