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Does coping style moderate the relationship between irritable bowel syndrome related stressors and psychological distress in a clinical IBS population?
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Drexel University
Jun 2006
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-1518
Abstract
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is the most common of the functional gastrointestinal disorders and frequently viewed as a significant physical and psychological stressor in one's life. The current study explored the relationships between irritable bowel syndrome related stressors, psychological distress (i.e., anxious and depressive symptoms), and coping style in a clinical irritable bowel syndrome population. Ninety-eight persons diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome completed self-report questionnaires. Results indicated that irritable bowel syndrome related stressors and perceived stress were significantly associated with psychological distress. Furthermore, it was found that both active and avoidant coping styles moderated the relationship between stressors and distress in this population. The clinical and research implications of this study are discussed.
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- Title
- Does coping style moderate the relationship between irritable bowel syndrome related stressors and psychological distress in a clinical IBS population?
- Creators
- Christine Joy Markow - DU
- Contributors
- Jacqueline D. Kloss (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology); College of Arts and Sciences; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 1518; 991014632555904721