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Published in: Psychiatric Quarterly 4/2019

01-12-2019 | Original Paper

The Relationship between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Interpersonal Sensitivity and Specific Distress Symptoms: the Role of Cognitive Emotion Regulation

Authors: Gulnara Kobylanovna Slanbekova, Man Cheung Chung, Gulbarshyn Turagulovna Ayupova, Maira Pobedovna Kabakova, Elmira Kenesovna Kalymbetova, Nina Vladimirovna Korotkova-Ryckewaert

Published in: Psychiatric Quarterly | Issue 4/2019

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Abstract

This study examined 1) the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from past trauma, interpersonal sensitivity and psychiatric co-morbidity, and 2) whether cognitive emotion regulation strategies would mediate the impact of PTSD on specific distress outcomes. Four hundred seventy-five Kazakh students (F = 336, M = 139) participated in the study and completed a demographic page, Posttraumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale for DSM-5, General Health Questionnaire-28, Interpersonal Sensitivity Measure and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. The results showed that 71% reported that they had experienced at least one trauma throughout their lifespan, of whom 39% met the criteria for full-PTSD. Controlling for age and university majors, PTSD was associated with interpersonal sensitivity and psychiatric co-morbidity. Cognitive emotion regulation strategies were correlated with specific distress outcomes. Whilst positive reappraisal and refocusing on planning were associated with interpersonal sensitivity, self-blame and putting the trauma into perspective were associated with psychiatric co-morbidity. Self-blame mediated the impact of PTSD on psychiatric co-morbidity. To conclude, trauma can heighten levels of sensitivity in interpersonal interaction and psychological symptoms. Having specific thoughts about the trauma can impact on specific psychological reactions. Blaming oneself for the trauma can influence its impact on the severity of psychological symptoms.
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Metadata
Title
The Relationship between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Interpersonal Sensitivity and Specific Distress Symptoms: the Role of Cognitive Emotion Regulation
Authors
Gulnara Kobylanovna Slanbekova
Man Cheung Chung
Gulbarshyn Turagulovna Ayupova
Maira Pobedovna Kabakova
Elmira Kenesovna Kalymbetova
Nina Vladimirovna Korotkova-Ryckewaert
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Psychiatric Quarterly / Issue 4/2019
Print ISSN: 0033-2720
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6709
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11126-019-09665-w

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