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Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings 2/2017

Open Access 01-06-2017

Relationships Between Traumatic Life Events, Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies, and Somatic Complaints

Authors: Nadia Garnefski, Yanda van Rood, Carlijn de Roos, Vivian Kraaij

Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings | Issue 2/2017

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between traumatic life events, specific cognitive emotion regulation strategies, and present somatic complaints. The sample consisted of 465 adults from the general population. The participants filled in online self-report questionnaires with regard to somatic complaints (SCL-90), cognitive emotion regulation strategies (CERQ) and traumatic life events. Multiple regression analysis was performed to study the relationships. The results showed that present somatic complaints were significantly related to the reporting of past negative events (such as loss and maltreatment) that still produce strong and negative feelings in the present. Somatic complaints were also significantly related to a more frequent use of maladaptive cognitive coping strategies, such as blaming oneself, ruminating, and catastrophizing about negative life events. Inquiring about unresolved traumatic memories and coping strategies can help guide a clinicians’ approach to managing patients with somatic complaints that have no clear medical explanation.
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Metadata
Title
Relationships Between Traumatic Life Events, Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies, and Somatic Complaints
Authors
Nadia Garnefski
Yanda van Rood
Carlijn de Roos
Vivian Kraaij
Publication date
01-06-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings / Issue 2/2017
Print ISSN: 1068-9583
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3572
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-017-9494-y

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