Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Author:
Dongil MIN
1
;
Seung Hwan LEE
Author Information
1. Clinical Emotion and Cognition Research Laboratory, Inje University, Goyang, Korea. lshpss@paik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Post-traumatic stress disorder;
Cognitive emotion regulation strategies;
Catastrophizing;
Rumination
- MeSH:
Catastrophization;
Hand;
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
- From:
Mood and Emotion
2019;17(1):1-11
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the specific cognitive emotion regulation strategies affecting the development and maintenance of post-traumatic stress symptoms by reviewing the related literature. A literature search was conducted using Google Scholar, PubMed, DBPia, and RISS for investigating the relationship between cognitive emotion regulation strategies and post-traumatic stress symptoms in people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or in those who had experienced severe trauma. Catastrophizing and rumination were associated with more post-traumatic stress symptoms and higher psychological distress. On the other hand, positive reappraisal, refocus on planning, and acceptance were associated with fewer post-traumatic stress symptoms and lower psychological distress. We propose that catastrophizing and rumination contribute to both the development and maintenance of post-traumatic stress symptoms. Therefore, in the prevention and treatment of PTSD symptoms, catastrophizing and rumination need to be targeted and positive reappraisal needs to be increased.
