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Media exposure and dimensions of anxiety sensitivity: differential associations with PTSD symptom clusters.
J Anxiety Disord. 2008 Aug; 22(6):1021-8.JA

Abstract

The present investigation examined the impact of anxiety sensitivity (AS) and media exposure on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Reactions from 143 undergraduate students in Hamilton, Ontario were assessed in the Fall of 2003 to gather information on anxiety, media coverage, and PTSD symptoms related to exposure to a remote traumatic event (September 11th). Regression analyses revealed that the Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI; [Peterson, R. A., & Reiss, S. (1992). Anxiety Sensitivity Index manual, 2nd ed. Worthington, Ohio: International Diagnostic Systems]) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory trait form (STAI-T; [Spielberger, C. D., Gorsuch, R. L., & Lushene, R. E. (1970). State-trait anxiety inventory. Palo Alto, California: Consulting Psychologists Press]) total scores were significant predictors of PTSD symptoms in general. The ASI total score was also a significant predictor of hyperarousal and avoidance symptoms. Subsequent analyses further demonstrated differential relationships based on subscales and symptom clusters. Specifically, media exposure and trait anxiety predicted hyperarousal and re-experiencing symptoms, whereas the ASI fear of somatic sensations subscale significantly predicted avoidance and overall PTSD symptoms. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Collimore KC
Anxiety and Illness Behaviour Laboratory and Department of Psychology, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada.
McCabe RE
No affiliation info available
Carleton RN
No affiliation info available
Asmundson GJ
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdolescentAdultAnxiety DisordersArousalCluster AnalysisFearFemaleHumansLife Change EventsMaleMass MediaModels, PsychologicalPersonality InventoryPredictive Value of TestsPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesSensationSeptember 11 Terrorist AttacksStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticStudentsSurveys and QuestionnairesTelevision

Pub Type(s)

Comparative Study
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Language

eng

PubMed ID

18093798

Citation

Collimore, Kelsey C., et al. "Media Exposure and Dimensions of Anxiety Sensitivity: Differential Associations With PTSD Symptom Clusters." Journal of Anxiety Disorders, vol. 22, no. 6, 2008, pp. 1021-8.
Collimore KC, McCabe RE, Carleton RN, et al. Media exposure and dimensions of anxiety sensitivity: differential associations with PTSD symptom clusters. J Anxiety Disord. 2008;22(6):1021-8.
Collimore, K. C., McCabe, R. E., Carleton, R. N., & Asmundson, G. J. (2008). Media exposure and dimensions of anxiety sensitivity: differential associations with PTSD symptom clusters. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 22(6), 1021-8.
Collimore KC, et al. Media Exposure and Dimensions of Anxiety Sensitivity: Differential Associations With PTSD Symptom Clusters. J Anxiety Disord. 2008;22(6):1021-8. PubMed PMID: 18093798.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Media exposure and dimensions of anxiety sensitivity: differential associations with PTSD symptom clusters. AU - Collimore,Kelsey C, AU - McCabe,Randi E, AU - Carleton,R Nicholas, AU - Asmundson,Gordon J G, Y1 - 2007/11/13/ PY - 2007/06/05/received PY - 2007/11/02/revised PY - 2007/11/02/accepted PY - 2007/12/21/pubmed PY - 2008/10/25/medline PY - 2007/12/21/entrez SP - 1021 EP - 8 JF - Journal of anxiety disorders JO - J Anxiety Disord VL - 22 IS - 6 N2 - The present investigation examined the impact of anxiety sensitivity (AS) and media exposure on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Reactions from 143 undergraduate students in Hamilton, Ontario were assessed in the Fall of 2003 to gather information on anxiety, media coverage, and PTSD symptoms related to exposure to a remote traumatic event (September 11th). Regression analyses revealed that the Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI; [Peterson, R. A., & Reiss, S. (1992). Anxiety Sensitivity Index manual, 2nd ed. Worthington, Ohio: International Diagnostic Systems]) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory trait form (STAI-T; [Spielberger, C. D., Gorsuch, R. L., & Lushene, R. E. (1970). State-trait anxiety inventory. Palo Alto, California: Consulting Psychologists Press]) total scores were significant predictors of PTSD symptoms in general. The ASI total score was also a significant predictor of hyperarousal and avoidance symptoms. Subsequent analyses further demonstrated differential relationships based on subscales and symptom clusters. Specifically, media exposure and trait anxiety predicted hyperarousal and re-experiencing symptoms, whereas the ASI fear of somatic sensations subscale significantly predicted avoidance and overall PTSD symptoms. Implications and directions for future research are discussed. SN - 0887-6185 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/18093798/Media_exposure_and_dimensions_of_anxiety_sensitivity:_differential_associations_with_PTSD_symptom_clusters_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -