Phenomenon of Declining Anxiety Sensitivity Scores: A Controlled Investigation
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Joshua Broman-Fulks Ph.D, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: Background: Repeated administration of anxiety sensitivity measures can often
produce declining scores, even in ostensible control groups, which is a significant
concern for researchers. The reasons for these changes are as yet unknown, but
could be because of regression to the mean in samples selected on extreme scores,
exposure to general information about anxiety contained in psychiatric
interviews, or mere exposure to anxiety sensitivity information. Methods: This
study sought to experimentally evaluate these potential explanations using a
comprehensive measure of anxiety sensitivity and its subcomponents, a non-anxiety
sensitivity measure (self-esteem), and participants representing the full
spectrum of anxiety sensitivity. Results: Results indicated significant decreases
in anxiety sensitivity scores (but not self-esteem scores) that could not be
accounted for by regression to the mean or exposure to information about
anxiety in general. Conclusions: Several potential explanations for these
findings are reviewed and implications for research study designs are discussed.
Phenomenon of Declining Anxiety Sensitivity Scores: A Controlled Investigation
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- Publication
- Broman-Fulks, J. J., Berman, M. E., Martin, H. M., Marsic, A., Harris, J. A. (2009). The phenomenon of declining anxiety sensitivity scores: A controlled investigation. Depression and Anxiety, 26(1): E1-E9. Published by Wiley (ISSN: 1520-6394). DOI: 10.1002/da.20436 The definitive version is available at www3.interscience.wiley.com
- Language: English
- Date: 2009