Classification of intrusive thought patterns based on differences in the mechanisms of occurrence and persistence.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intrusive thoughts occurring independently of intention are symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD). However, they also appear in various other disorders, including substance use disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety disorders, as well as in healthy individuals. Despite this, the diversity of intrusive thoughts remains largely unexplored. In this study, we aimed to (1) classify the factors causing intrusive thoughts as identified in previous research and (2) elucidate differences in the psychological states of intrusive thoughts.

Methods

We investigated 298 participants over 20 years old using a questionnaire that includes scales such as "obsessive-compulsive belief," "stress responses," "thought suppression," and "evaluatio

SUBMITTER: Hinuma S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11967193 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature