Recurrent negative autobiographical memories and mental health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recurrent symptom-relevant negative autobiographical memories are common in patients with emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression, even among those without a trauma-related diagnosis. Recurrent negative autobiographical memories may also contribute to distress in non-clinical populations.

Methods

To examine the prevalence of recurrent negative autobiographical memories and associated psychological features, we recruited a student sample (n = 101) and a treatment-seeking sample of patients with emotional disorders (n = 123). We hypothesized that recurrent negative autobiographical memories would be associated with higher levels of psychological symptoms and rumination. We also conducted exploratory analyses of participants' most bothersome

SUBMITTER: Kredlow MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11721819 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature