Network dynamics of momentary affect states and future course of psychopathology in adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent theories argue that an interplay between (i.e., network of) experiences, thoughts and affect in daily life may underlie the development of psychopathology.

Objective

To prospectively examine whether network dynamics of everyday affect states are associated with a future course of psychopathology in adolescents at an increased risk of mental disorders.

Methods

159 adolescents from the East-Flanders Prospective Twin Study cohort participated in the study. At baseline, their momentary affect states were assessed using the Experience Sampling Method (ESM). The course of psychopathology was operationalized as the change in the Symptom Checklist-90 sum score after 1 year. Two groups were defined: one with a stable level (n = 81) and one with an increasing

SUBMITTER: Kuranova A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7932519 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature