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Clients’ Hope for Counseling as a Predictor of Outcome in Psychotherapy. COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/00110000211033255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Researchers have demonstrated links between general hope and symptoms of distress. Findings like these are important given the conceptual role of hope in psychotherapy theories like Frank and Frank’s contextual model. Existing literature, however, has involved researchers employing general hope measures despite hope being variable across domains rather than a general trait. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between hope for counseling and clients’ outcomes as well as the working alliance. Self-report data were collected from 103 clients in a doctoral training clinic. Evidence (from multilevel modeling) demonstrated that increases in working alliance predict increases in hope for counseling over the course of treatment and that increases in hope for counseling significantly predict decreases in distress over the course of counseling when working alliance and session number are controlled. We discuss implications for clinical practice and positively-oriented work in counseling psychology.
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Hatton-Bowers H, Lombardi CM, Kemp B, Decker KB, Virmani EA, Brophy-Herb HE, Vallotton CD. Risks and resources for college students' mental health: ACEs, attachment, and mindfulness. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH : J OF ACH 2021:1-12. [PMID: 34242546 DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2021.1942007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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To examine associations between risks and resources in predicting college students' depressive symptoms at the beginning of one semester and change over the semester. Participants: Participants were undergraduate students taking human development courses at one of 11 universities in the U.S. (N = 854). Methods: Survey data were collected at the beginning and end of the semester. Results: Experiencing more direct abusive or neglectful adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and attachment preoccupation were associated with higher depressive symptoms at the beginning of the semester. Conversely, greater mindful awareness and attachment security were associated with lower initial depressive symptoms. Experiences of ACEs were associated with increases in depressive symptoms, as were higher levels of attachment dismissiveness. Greater mindful acceptance was associated with decreases in depressive symptoms. In most analyses, resources did not moderate the associations between ACEs and depressive symptoms. Conclusions: Results may inform instructors and counselors in supporting students' well-being.
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- Holly Hatton-Bowers
- Child, Youth, and Family Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
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- Sociology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
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- Health & Human Development, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, USA
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- Early Childhood Studies, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California, USA
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- Human Development & Family Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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- Human Development & Family Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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Fruh SM, Taylor SE, Graves RJ, Hayes K, McDermott R, Hauff C, Williams SG, Sittig S, Campbell M, Hudson G, Hall H, Melnyk BM, Barinas JL. Relationships among hope, body satisfaction, wellness habits, and stress in nursing students. J Prof Nurs 2021; 37:640-647. [PMID: 34016325 DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2021.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Sharon M Fruh
- College of Nursing, 5721 USA Drive North, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, United States of America.
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- Department of Counseling and Instructional Sciences, University Commons 3800, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, United States of America
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- College of Nursing, 5721 USA Drive North, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, United States of America
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- Department of Psychology, University Commons 1000, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36608, United States of America
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- Department of Counseling and Instructional Sciences, University Commons 3800, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, United States of America
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- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Sport, Suite 1016, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, United States of America
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- College of Nursing, 5721 USA Drive North, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, United States of America
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- School of Computing, Shelby Hall, 150 Jaguar Drive, Suite 2101, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, United States of America
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- School of Computing, Shelby Hall, 150 Jaguar Drive, Suite 2101, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, United States of America
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- Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Sport, Suite 1016, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, United States of America
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- College of Nursing, 5721 USA Drive North, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, United States of America
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- Department of Counseling and Instructional Sciences, University Commons 3800, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, United States of America
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Anxious, bored, and (maybe) missing out: Evaluation of anxiety attachment, boredom proneness, and fear of missing out (FoMO). COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2020.106465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Cortés-García L, Takkouche B, Seoane G, Senra C. Mediators linking insecure attachment to eating symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0213099. [PMID: 30845244 PMCID: PMC6405186 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0213099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2018] [Accepted: 02/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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In the last two decades, the number of studies focused on the mediators connecting insecure attachment with Eating Disorders (EDs), at both clinical and sub-clinical level, has considerably increased. However, there has not been a systematic synthesis of this literature to date. To fill this gap, the current meta-analytic review aimed at identifying and quantifying the extent to which mediators contribute to the explanation of this relationship. The present study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42017076807). A comprehensive search process in seven different electronic databases retrieved 24 studies that examined how insecure attachment leads to ED symptoms through mediation analysis. Standardized regression coefficients of the indirect and total paths of 21 mediation models were pooled. Studies were coded and ranked for quality. We found evidence to show that maladaptive emotion regulation and depressive symptoms had the highest effect size for mediation (mediation ratio [PM] = 0.71). Further, body dissatisfaction, neuroticism, perfectionism, mindfulness and social comparison had significant, but moderate to low mediating effects (PM = 0.21–0.58). The methodological quality of these studies was mostly low to moderate and potential areas for development were highlighted. Our findings support the direct targeting of these psychological constructs in prevention programs and treatment of EDs. Future investigations addressing the time sequence between the variables will provide valuable clues to untangle the prospective contribution of each variable on the development and maintenance of eating pathology.
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- Laura Cortés-García
- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBER-ESP), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology, Basic and Methodology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain
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Marrero-Quevedo RJ, Blanco-Hernández PJ, Hernández-Cabrera JA. Adult Attachment and Psychological Well-Being: The Mediating Role of Personality. JOURNAL OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10804-018-9297-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Sharp J, Theiler S. A Review of Psychological Distress Among University Students: Pervasiveness, Implications and Potential Points of Intervention. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COUNSELLING 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10447-018-9321-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Manning RPC, Dickson JM, Palmier-Claus J, Cunliffe A, Taylor PJ. A systematic review of adult attachment and social anxiety. J Affect Disord 2017; 211:44-59. [PMID: 28088057 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2016.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2016] [Revised: 11/10/2016] [Accepted: 12/17/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Attachment has been implicated in the development of social anxiety. Our aim was to synthesise the extant literature exploring the role of adult attachment in these disorders. METHOD Search terms relating to social anxiety and attachment were entered into MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Web of Science. Risk of bias of included studies was assessed using and adapted version of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality assessment tool. Eligible studies employed validated social anxiety and attachment assessments in adult clinical and analogue samples. The review included cross sectional, interventional and longitudinal research. RESULTS Of the 30 identified studies, 28 showed a positive association between attachment insecurity and social anxiety. This association was particularly strong when considering attachment anxiety. Cognitive variables and evolutionary behaviours were identified as potential mediators, concordant with psychological theory. LIMITATIONS Due to a lack of longitudinal research, the direction of effect between attachment and social anxiety variables could not be inferred. There was substantial heterogeneity in the way that attachment was conceptualised and assessed across studies. CONCLUSIONS The literature indicates that attachment style is associated with social anxiety. Clinicians may wish to consider attachment theory when working clinically with this population. In the future, it may be useful to target the processes that mediate the relationship between attachment and social anxiety.
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- Ray P C Manning
- Institute of Psychology, Health & Society, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GB, United Kingdom; Wigan CAMHS, Manchester Road, Higher Ince, Wigan WN2 2JA, United Kingdom.
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- Institute of Psychology, Health & Society, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GB, United Kingdom; Psychology Department, Edith Cowan University, Australia
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- The Psychosis Research Unit, Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BL, United Kingdom; Division of Psychology & Mental Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Liverpool Reviews and Implementation Group, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GB, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Psychology, Health & Society, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GB, United Kingdom; Division of Psychology & Mental Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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