Research Review: Is anxiety associated with negative interpretations of ambiguity in children and adolescents? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The tendency to interpret ambiguity as threat (negative interpretation) has been implicated in cognitive models of anxiety. A significant body of research has examined the association between anxiety and negative interpretation, and reviews suggest there is a robust positive association in adults. However, evidence with children and adolescents has been inconsistent. This study aimed to provide a systematic quantitative assessment of the association between anxiety and negative interpretation in children and adolescents.

Method

Following systematic searches and screening for eligibility, 345 effects sizes from 77 studies were meta-analysed.

Results

Overall a medium positive association was found between anxiety and negative interpretation in children and ad

SUBMITTER: Stuijfzand S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6849625 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature