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Ego-resiliency and Tinnitus Annoyance
Małgorzata Fludra1, Joanna Kobosko1, Elżbieta Gos1
1Institute of Pathology and Physiology of Hearing, Warszawa, Poland.
Journal of the American Academy of Audiology
|March 23, 2022
Summary
High ego-resiliency, particularly coping and tolerating negative emotions, is linked to reduced tinnitus annoyance. This personality trait is key for managing chronic tinnitus symptoms effectively.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Audiology
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Tinnitus is a prevalent chronic condition impacting quality of life.
- Coping mechanisms and personality traits, such as ego-resiliency, influence adaptation to chronic illness.
- Ego-resiliency, defined as flexible adaptation to environmental demands, is a key personality resource.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between ego-resiliency and perceived tinnitus annoyance.
- To determine if personality traits predict the severity of tinnitus distress.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based study with retrospective analysis of medical data.
- Involved 176 participants with diagnosed chronic tinnitus (53 men, 123 women, aged 31-80).
- Utilized the Ego-Resiliency Scale and Tinnitus Functional Index for data collection.
Main Results:
- Men and older adults (over 60) exhibited higher ego-resiliency.
- A significant negative correlation was found between ego-resiliency and tinnitus annoyance.
- Coping ability and tolerance for negative emotions were significant predictors of lower tinnitus annoyance.
Conclusions:
- Individuals with higher ego-resiliency, specifically in coping and emotional tolerance, report less tinnitus annoyance.
- Ego-resiliency assessment should be integrated into tinnitus management and intervention strategies.
- Psychological interventions should focus on enhancing ego-resiliency, particularly through fostering positive emotions.
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