Contribution of Social Problem-Solving to the Prediction of Trait and Pathological Worry in a Sample of the General Population
- Manuel González 1
- Rosario J. Marrero 2
- Wenceslao Peñate 2
- Anna T. Rovella 3
- Ascensión Fumero 2
- Concepción Correa 1
- 1 Departamento de Psicología Clínica, Psicobiología y Metodología, Facultad de Psicología y Logopedia. Universidad de La Laguna
- 2 Departamento de Psicología Clínica, Psicobiología y Metodología, Facultad de Psicología y Logopedia. Universidad de La Laguna & Instituto Universitario de Neurociencia (IUNE)
- 3 Universidad Nacional de San Luis, Argentina
ISSN: 2348-5396
Año de publicación: 2023
Volumen: 11
Número: 4
Tipo: Artículo
Otras publicaciones en: International Journal of Indian Psychology
Resumen
<p><strong>Background:</strong> There is conceptual confusion between trait and pathological worry associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Of particular interest is the contribution that social problem-solving strategies may make to both constructs. <strong>Methods:</strong> The aim of this study was to analyze the differential role of social problem-solving strategies in trait and pathological worry. Participants were 331 adults from the general population (Mean age = 31.6, SD= 12.2), of whom 56.2% were female. <strong>Results</strong>: The results showed that neuroticism (N), negative problem orientation (NPO), and avoidant style were related to both trait and pathological worry, whereas rational problem-solving style was related only to trait worry. The single predictor shared by trait and pathological worry, after controlling for N and gender, was NPO, while higher rational style and positive problem orientation, as well as lower avoidant style, were specific predictors of trait worry. <strong>Conclusions:</strong> The results are discussed with regard to the differences between trait and pathological worry, along with their implications for the application of cognitive-behavioral interventions.</p>