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28-08-2023 | Original Article

The Moderating Role of Age Beliefs on the Relationships Between Physical Symptoms, Depression, and Irritability in Menopausal Women

Auteurs: Natalia Provolo, David L. Yap, Evelyn Behar, Kathleen Gunthert

Gepubliceerd in: Cognitive Therapy and Research | Uitgave 6/2023

Abstract

Background

Menopause, defined as the cessation of ovarian function and female reproduction, is associated with both physical symptoms (e.g., fatigue, hot flashes) and emotional distress symptoms (e.g., depression, irritability). Although these associations are well documented, there is less research investigating the role of cognition in the relationship between physical menopausal symptoms and feelings of depression and irritability.

Methods

The current study used a nationwide cross-sectional survey of menopausal women (N = 227) to investigate age beliefs as a cognitive moderator of the relationship between physical symptoms of menopause (general and vasomotor) and emotional distress (depression and irritability), while controlling for age and positive and negative affect.

Results

Negative age beliefs strengthened, and positive age beliefs weakened, the relationship between physical symptoms of menopause and irritability. However, age beliefs did not moderate the relationship between physical symptoms and depression.

Conclusions

These results indicate that positive age beliefs play a protective role in distressing menopause experiences.

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Titel: The Moderating Role of Age Beliefs on the Relationships Between Physical Symptoms, Depression, and Irritability in Menopausal Women
Auteurs: Natalia Provolo
David L. Yap
Evelyn Behar
Kathleen Gunthert
Publicatiedatum: 28-08-2023
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Cognitive Therapy and Research / Uitgave 6/2023
Print ISSN: 0147-5916
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-023-10421-5

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