Family Functioning and Anxiety Symptoms in Adolescents: The Moderating Role of Mindfulness

Watkins, Nicole K.; Salafia, Caroline; Ohannessian, Christine McCauley

doi:10.1007/s10826-021-02219-4

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“…Specifically, the relationship was stronger among college students with low trait mindfulness; thus, trait mindfulness appears to alleviate the indirect impact of relative deprivation on sleep quality through the mediation of social anxiety. These results are consistent with previous studies that observed similar protective roles of trait mindfulness across other facets of mental health, such as anxiety and depression ( Watkins and Ohannessian, 2022 ). For example, studies have shown that trait mindfulness moderates the relationship between mobile phone addiction, adolescent anxiety, and depression.…”

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How relative deprivation affects the sleep quality of Chinese college students: testing an integrated model of social anxiety and trait mindfulness

Xiong

Chen

2023

Front. Psychol.

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Although previous studies have confirmed the association between relative deprivation and individual health, the relationship between and underlying mechanisms of relative deprivation and sleep quality have rarely been explored. Therefore, the present study investigated how relative deprivation affected sleep quality by testing an integrated model and examining the roles of social anxiety and trait mindfulness. We surveyed 568 college students using the Relative Deprivation Scale, Interaction Anxiousness Scale, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index. Data were analyzed using SPSS 24.0 and PROCESS macro for SPSS. We found that a high relative deprivation score predicted poor sleep quality, and social anxiety partially mediated this relationship. Our model also indicated that the relationship between relative deprivation and sleep quality via social anxiety was moderated by mindfulness. Specifically, increasing trait mindfulness may decrease the indirect effect of relative deprivation on sleep quality through social anxiety. The current study expands our understanding of the underlying mechanisms, paths, and conditions of the effects of relative deprivation on sleep quality. Furthermore, we provide additional evidence that trait mindfulness can mitigate the adverse effects of negative events. College students should consciously use trait mindfulness techniques to consider problems, reduce anxiety, and improve their sleep quality.

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How relative deprivation affects the sleep quality of Chinese college students: testing an integrated model of social anxiety and trait mindfulness

Xiong

Chen

2023

Front. Psychol.

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“…Among the whole adolescent sample examined in our study, more severe anxiety was linked to worse family Problem Solving, Roles, and General Functioning, which largely converged with depression-family ndings. While there is some evidence for the bidirectionality of adolescent anxiety and family dysfunction relationships, no study has reported on adolescent anxiety and their perception across family domains (55). Our ndings thus extend the current literature.…”

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Depression, Anxiety, and Anhedonia as Correlates of Distinct Family Functioning Domains among Adolescents

Nguyen,

Chance,

Chase

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Background The bi-directional relationships between family dynamics and psychopathology have been documented, yet how aspects of family functioning relate to specific symptoms remains elusive. Such work is important in adolescence as it represents a vulnerable developmental period when psychiatric symptoms often emerge. Critically, most research on family functioning has focused on categorical clinical diagnoses and has not accounted for the inter-individual variability of symptom severity. Therefore, we aimed to study the associations between well-validated domains of family functioning and depression, anxiety, and anhedonia in youth using a dimensional approach. Methods We comprehensively evaluated 59 adolescents with diverse mood and anxiety symptoms and 17 controls with semi-structured diagnostic interviews and self-reported measures for depression, anxiety, and anticipatory and consummatory anhedonia. Adolescents’ perception of seven aspects of family life was assessed with the McMaster Family Assessment Device (FAD). Following bivariate assessments of associations between FAD subscales and symptom measures, linear regression models were employed to further investigate their relationships accounting for variations in age, sex, race, and ethnicity. Results were corrected for multiple comparisons. Results As hypothesized, more severe depression was implicated across most family domains, including Problem Solving, Communication, Roles, Affective Responsiveness, and General Functioning. Elevated anxiety was associated with worse family Problem Solving, Roles, and General Functioning. Interestingly, anhedonia showed no relationship with family domains following adjustment for multiple comparisons and depression severity, suggesting a different etiological pathway. Conclusions Our findings further support the intertwined relationships between family factors and adolescent mood processes and the need for specialized interventions addressing multiple family dimensions simultaneously.

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“…A solid body of empirical research documents that good family functioning is a protective factor against psychopathology [37] and positively correlates with mental health levels [38]. Conversely, poor family functioning is associated with major physical and psychological problems [39], such as asthma [40], diabetes [41], dementia [42], mood disorders, and anxiety disorders [43,44], to name a few. In the context of addictions, dysfunctional family functioning is frequently found in subjects with alcohol and substance abuse [45,46] and with behavioural addictions, such as gambling disorder [47], problematic smartphone use [48], Internet addiction [49], as well as compulsive shopping [50].…”

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The Relationship between Attachment Styles and Compulsive Online Shopping: The Mediating Roles of Family Functioning Patterns

Topino

Cacioppo

Gori

2022

IJERPH

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The rapid expansion of e-commerce has made the buying experience faster, potentially anonymous, and without limits of space and time. While this may produce benefits, for some individuals, online shopping can become an addiction. Therefore, the present study aimed to explore the psychological factors that may be associated with Compulsive Online Shopping, with a specific focus on the role of Attachment Styles and Family Functioning patterns as risk or protective factors. The study involved a sample of 306 participants (Mage = 31.86 years, SD = 11.925) who filled out an online survey consisting of the Compulsive Online Shopping Scale, Relationship Questionnaire, Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales-IV, as well as a demographic questionnaire. The results showed two significant parallel mediation models. In the first one, Secure Attachment was negatively and significantly related to Compulsive Online Shopping, with the mediation of Cohesion and Enmeshed Family Functioning. In the second one, Fearful Attachment was positively and significantly related to Compulsive Online Shopping, with the mediation of Cohesion and Enmeshed Family Functioning. Important implications for preventive activity and tailored interventions may emerge from these data.

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Family Functioning and Anxiety Symptoms in Adolescents: The Moderating Role of Mindfulness

Cited by 5 publications

References 81 publications

How relative deprivation affects the sleep quality of Chinese college students: testing an integrated model of social anxiety and trait mindfulness

How relative deprivation affects the sleep quality of Chinese college students: testing an integrated model of social anxiety and trait mindfulness

Depression, Anxiety, and Anhedonia as Correlates of Distinct Family Functioning Domains among Adolescents

The Relationship between Attachment Styles and Compulsive Online Shopping: The Mediating Roles of Family Functioning Patterns

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