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Han-Joo Lee1, Seok-Man Kwon, Jun Soo Kwon

  • 1Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712-0187, USA.

Depression and Anxiety
|July 8, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) subtypes, autogenous and reactive obsessions, show distinct emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns. These subtypes also differ in symptom profiles, personality traits, and beliefs, impacting OCD treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by obsessions and compulsions.
  • The autogenous-reactive subtype model proposes two distinct types of obsessions.
  • Understanding these subtypes is crucial for targeted therapeutic interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the autogenous-reactive subtype model of obsessions in OCD patients.
  • To differentiate between autogenous and reactive obsessions based on emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses.
  • To compare clinical and personality features of OCD patients with primary autogenous versus reactive obsessions.

Main Methods:

  • Study 1: Compared responses of 30 OCD patients to autogenous versus reactive obsessions, assessing emotional reactions, cognitive appraisals, and control strategies.

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  • Study 2: Compared 13 OCD patients with primary autogenous obsessions against 14 OCD patients with primary reactive obsessions.
  • Utilized assessments of OCD symptom profiles, perfectionistic personality traits, and dysfunctional beliefs.

    • Main Results:

    • Study 1 found significant differences in emotional reactions, cognitive appraisals, and control strategies between autogenous and reactive obsessions.
    • Study 2 revealed significant differences between the autogenous and reactive subtype groups in OCD symptom profiles, perfectionism, and dysfunctional beliefs.
    • These findings support the validity of the autogenous-reactive subtype model.

    Conclusions:

    • The autogenous-reactive subtype model provides a valuable framework for understanding heterogeneity within OCD.
    • Distinctive features of each subtype have significant theoretical and clinical implications for diagnosis and treatment.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the full clinical utility of this subtype classification.