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Attributional patterns, moods, and the menstrual cycle.

G K Bains¹, P Slade

¹University Department of Psychiatry, Manchester Royal Infirmary, England.

Psychosomatic Medicine

|September 1, 1988

Summary

Women attribute premenstrual negative moods to health, while positive moods and intermenstrual moods are linked to lifestyle, environment, and personality. Attributional patterns did not correlate with menstrual cycle complaints.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Women's Health
Social Cognition

Background:

Menstrual cycle phases can influence mood states.
Understanding mood attributions is crucial for women's health.
Social cognition theory offers a framework for analyzing these perceptions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate how women attribute mood states across different menstrual cycle stages.
To explore the relationship between attributional patterns and menstrual cycle complaints.

Main Methods:

Sixty women from a family planning clinic participated.
Assessments measured attributions for negative and positive moods at various menstrual cycle stages.
The Menstrual Attitude Questionnaire was used to assess attitudes.

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Main Results:

Premenstrual negative moods were primarily attributed to health factors.
Positive moods and intermenstrual moods were linked to environmental events, lifestyle, and personality.
No significant association was found between attributional patterns and menstrual cycle complaints or attitudes.

Conclusions:

Mood attributions vary significantly across the menstrual cycle.
Attributional patterns are distinct for negative and positive moods.
These findings contribute to understanding the social cognition of menstrual cycle experiences.