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Thought-action fusion: a comprehensive analysis using structural equation modeling
Teresa L Marino1, Rachael A Lunt, Charles Negy
1Department of Psychology, University of Central Florida, P.O. Box 161390, Orlando, FL 32816-1390, USA. teri.marino@gmail.com
Behaviour Research and Therapy
|April 29, 2008
Summary
Thought-action fusion (TAF), difficulty separating thoughts from actions, is linked to religiosity and ethnic identity. An inflated sense of responsibility partially explains this connection, impacting various mental health conditions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Thought-action fusion (TAF) is a cognitive distortion impacting mental health disorders.
- Existing literature identifies contributing factors but lacks an integrated model.
- Understanding TAF's etiology is crucial for therapeutic interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To empirically integrate and model variables related to TAF.
- To elucidate the roles of specific psychological constructs in TAF.
- To examine the interplay between ethnic identity, religiosity, responsibility, and TAF.
Main Methods:
- Structural equation modeling was employed to analyze relationships between variables.
- A comprehensive array of potential TAF predictors were examined simultaneously.
- The study investigated mediating and predictive pathways within the TAF model.
Main Results:
- Religiosity significantly predicted TAF, influenced by ethnic identity.
- An inflated sense of responsibility partially mediated the relationship between ethnic identity and TAF.
- TAF and obsessive-compulsive symptoms predicted neutralization behaviors.
Conclusions:
- The study provides an empirically validated model for understanding TAF.
- Ethnic identity and religiosity are significant factors in TAF development.
- Findings have implications for clinical interventions in related psychological disorders.
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