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    Emotional reactivity and perseveration: Independent dimensions of trait positive and negative affectivity and differential associations with psychological distress

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    Authors
    Boyes, M.
    Carmody, T.
    Clarke, P.
    Hasking, Penelope
    Date
    2017
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Boyes, M. and Carmody, T. and Clarke, P. and Hasking, P. 2017. Emotional reactivity and perseveration: Independent dimensions of trait positive and negative affectivity and differential associations with psychological distress. Personality and Individual Differences. 105: pp. 70-77.
    Source Title
    Personality and Individual Differences
    DOI
    10.1016/j.paid.2016.09.025
    ISSN
    0191-8869
    School
    School of Psychology and Speech Pathology
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15851
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Background: Theoretically, two types of emotional responding could underlie individual differences in trait affect: 1) a disposition reflecting increased probability of experiencing positive or negative emotions (emotional reactivity), and 2) a disposition to experience prolonged emotional reactions once elicited (emotional perseveration). We developed a measure of these dimensions and investigated whether emotional reactivity and perseveration 1) account for unique variance in trait affect, and 2) are differentially associated with symptoms of psychological distress. Method: In Study 1, participants (T1: n = 90; T2: n = 51) completed the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) and the Emotional Reactivity and Perseveration Scale (ERPS, adapted from the PANAS). In study 2, participants (n = 228) completed the PANAS, ERPS, and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales. Results: Study 1 established the basic psychometric properties of the ERPS and demonstrated that emotional reactivity and perseveration accounted for unique variance in trait positive and negative effect. Study 2 confirmed these findings and established that emotional reactivity and perseveration are differentially associated with depression, anxiety, and stress scores. Conclusion: Emotional reactivity and perseveration represent independent dimensions of trait affect. Considering these dimension in future research could further the understanding of both normal emotional responding and emotional vulnerability.

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