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Emotions, self-esteem, and paranoid episodes: An experience sampling study

Thewissen, Viviane, Bentall, Richard P., Oorschot, Margreet, à Campo, Joost, van Lierop, Thom, van Os, Jim, Myin‐Germeys, Inez·2011·British Journal of Clinical Psychology
DOI 10.1348/014466510x508677
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OBJECTIVES. The evidence to date for a causal role of emotions in the generation of paranoid symptoms is scarce, mainly because of a lack of studies investigating the longitudinal association between emotional processes and paranoia. The primary aim of this study was to investigate whether momentary emotional experiences (anxiety, depression, anger/irritability) and self-esteem predicted the onset and duration of a paranoid episode. We also studied whether levels of emotional experiences and self-esteem were respectively higher and lower during a paranoid episode. DESIGN. A 1-week, prospective momentary assessment study. METHODS. Data were collected using the experience sampling method, a structured self-assessment diary technique. The sample consisted of 158 individuals who ranged across the paranoia continuum. Participants with a psychotic disorder were recruited from in-patient and out-patient mental health services. Participants without psychotic disorder were sampled from the general population. RESULTS. Specific aspects of emotional experience were implicated in the onset and persistence of paranoid episodes. Both an increase in anxiety and a decrease in self-esteem predicted the onset of paranoid episodes. Cross-sectionally, paranoid episodes were associated with high levels of all negative emotions and low level of self-esteem. Initial intensity of paranoia and depression was associated with longer, and anger/irritability with shorter duration of paranoid episodes. CONCLUSIONS. Paranoid delusionality is driven by negative emotions and reductions in self-esteem, rather than serving an immediate defensive function against these emotions and low self-esteem. Clinicians need to be aware of the central role of emotion-related processes and especially self-esteem in paranoid thinking.

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Authors
Thewissen, V., Bentall, R. P., Oorschot, M., à Campo, J., van Lierop, T., van Os, J., & Myin‐Germeys, I.
Affiliations
  • Maastricht University Medical Centre (NL)
  • Bangor University (GB)
Corresponding author
Thewissen, Viviane
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Venue
British Journal of Clinical Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2011-03-02
Volume
50
Issue
2
Pages
178-195
ISSN
  • 0144-6657 (ISSN-L)
  • 2044-8260
DOI
10.1348/014466510x508677
OpenAlex
W1519776696
Cited by
236
References
79
Citations by year
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FWCI
8.29
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations
  • British Journal of Clinical Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research Publications (Maastricht University) (publishedVersion)
  • DSpace (Open University in the Netherlands) (publishedVersion)
  • Lirias (submittedVersion)
  • DSpace (Open University in the Netherlands) (submittedVersion)
  • Research Publications (Maastricht University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Philosophy › Mental Health and Psychiatry
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Mental Health Research Topics
Keywords
paranoia, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, anger, irritability, negative emotions, persecutory delusions, psychosis
MeSH terms
Adult, Affect, Anger, Anxiety, Delusions, Depression, Emotions, Female, Hallucinations, Humans, Irritable Mood, Male, Middle Aged, Paranoid Disorders, Personality Assessment, Prospective Studies, Schizophrenia, Paranoid, Self Concept, Statistics as Topic, Young Adult

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