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Mood and somatic symptoms.

L O Persson1, L Sjöberg

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Göteborg, Sweden.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary
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Mood and somatic symptoms are strongly related, with diffuse discomforts showing the highest correlations. Current symptom reports significantly influence current mood, not the other way around.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Understanding the interplay between psychological states and physical sensations is crucial.
  • Previous research suggests a connection between mood and somatic symptoms, but the directionality and strength of this relationship require further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between subjective mood ratings and somatic symptoms.
  • To determine the directionality of influence between mood and somatic symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Four studies were conducted utilizing correlational analysis.
  • Time-series analysis was employed to examine the temporal relationship between mood and symptoms.

Main Results:

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  • Strong correlations were observed between various aspects of mood and somatic discomforts.
  • Diffuse somatic discomforts exhibited the highest correlations with mood states.
  • Time-series analysis indicated that current symptom reports predominantly explained current mood reports, rather than vice versa.

    • Conclusions:

    • Mood and somatic symptoms are significantly interconnected.
    • The direction of influence appears to be from somatic symptoms to mood.
    • Further research into the mechanisms underlying this relationship is warranted.