The Moderating Role of Age Beliefs on the Relationships Between Physical Symptoms, Depression, and Irritability in Menopausal Women
- 28-08-2023
- Original Article
Gepubliceerd in:
- 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.
- Titel
- The Moderating Role of Age Beliefs on the Relationships Between Physical Symptoms, Depression, and Irritability in Menopausal Women
- Auteurs
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Natalia Provolo
David L. Yap
Evelyn Behar
Kathleen Gunthert
- Publicatiedatum
- 28-08-2023
- Uitgeverij
- Springer US
- Gepubliceerd in
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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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