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26-09-2021 | Original Article

Belonging Buffers the Impact of Cognitive Vulnerabilities on Affective Symptoms

Auteurs: Hannah C. Broos, Maria M. Llabre, Kiara R. Timpano

Gepubliceerd in: Cognitive Therapy and Research | Uitgave 2/2022

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Abstract

Background

Social factors such as perceived social support and a sense of belonging may be protective against stress-related outcomes. It is unclear how these constructs may interact with cognitive vulnerabilities for mental health. The current study examined whether belonging and perceived social support buffered the effect of two cognitive vulnerabilities, perseverative thinking and distress intolerance, on affective symptoms.

Methods

Participants (N = 1269) were Florida residents aged 18–79 years (M = 35.13, SD = 11.66) who experienced Hurricane Irma. All participants completed an online survey approximately 4–8 months post-Irma, assessing perseverative thinking, distress intolerance, and current symptoms of depression and anxiety. Participants also completed two measures of social support: belonging and perceived social support during the hurricane.

Results

Belonging significantly moderated the effect of both perseverative thinking and distress intolerance on anxiety and depression, such that the relationship was weaker in those with high levels of belonging. Perceived social support did not exhibit the same moderating role for either anxiety or depression.

Discussion

The results of this study suggest that belonging buffers the relationship between perseverative thinking, distress intolerance, and affective symptoms post-hurricane. Interestingly, perceived social support did not display the same buffering role. This study highlights the important role of social factors, particularly belonging, in protecting against affective symptoms following a stressor.
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Titel
Belonging Buffers the Impact of Cognitive Vulnerabilities on Affective Symptoms
Auteurs
Hannah C. Broos
Maria M. Llabre
Kiara R. Timpano
Publicatiedatum
26-09-2021
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Cognitive Therapy and Research / Uitgave 2/2022
Print ISSN: 0147-5916
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2819
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-021-10267-9