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Anxiety, automatic negative thoughts, and unconditional self-acceptance in rheumatoid arthritis: a preliminary study
Ramona Paloș1, Loredana Vîșcu2
1Department of Psychology, West University of Timişoara, V. Pârvan Street, No. 4, 300323 Timi ș oara, Romania.
ISRN Rheumatology
|July 17, 2014
Summary
People with rheumatoid arthritis experience higher anxiety and negative thoughts, alongside lower self-acceptance. Addressing these psychological factors can improve their quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition.
- Psychological factors like anxiety and negative thoughts may impact RA patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine relationships between anxiety, automatic negative thoughts, and self-acceptance in RA.
- To compare these variables between RA patients and a control group.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 50 individuals participated.
- Standardized questionnaires assessed anxiety, automatic thoughts, and self-acceptance.
Main Results:
- Anxiety correlated positively with negative thoughts.
- Self-acceptance negatively correlated with anxiety and negative thoughts.
- Significant differences in all variables were found between RA patients and controls.
Conclusions:
- RA patients exhibit higher anxiety and negative thoughts, with lower self-acceptance.
- Interventions targeting these psychological aspects may improve RA patient outcomes and quality of life.
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