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Avoidance behavior in panic disorder: the moderating influence of perceived control.

Kamila S White1, Timothy A Brown, Tamara J Somers

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Missouri-Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO 63121, USA. whiteks@umsl.edu

Behaviour Research and Therapy
|November 23, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Anxiety sensitivity and perceived control are linked to agoraphobia in panic disorder patients. Lower perceived control strengthens the anxiety sensitivity-agoraphobia link, impacting treatment strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Anxiety Disorders

Background:

  • Panic disorder (PD) frequently co-occurs with agoraphobia.
  • Understanding the psychological factors contributing to agoraphobia is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationships among anxiety sensitivity, perceived control, and agoraphobia in patients with panic disorder.
  • To examine the moderating role of perceived threat control on the association between anxiety sensitivity and agoraphobia.

Main Methods:

  • The study included 239 patients diagnosed with panic disorder.
  • Data were collected using self-report and clinician-rated measures of agoraphobia, anxiety sensitivity, and perceived control.

Main Results:

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  • A high prevalence of agoraphobia (situational, experiential, and interoceptive avoidance) was observed in PD patients.
  • Anxiety sensitivity and perceived emotional control were significantly associated with agoraphobia.
  • Perceived threat control moderated the relationship, with lower perceived control exacerbating the link between anxiety sensitivity and agoraphobia.

Conclusions:

  • Perceived control plays a significant role in the development and maintenance of agoraphobia in panic disorder.
  • Findings suggest that interventions targeting perceived control may be beneficial for treating agoraphobia in PD.
  • The results highlight the interplay between cognitive factors (anxiety sensitivity, perceived control) and the expression of agoraphobia.