A novel experimental investigation of online imagery rescripting for obsessive-compulsive prospective imagery

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q3 PSYCHIATRY

Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jocrd.2023.100799

David D.J. Cooper, Gordana Popovic, Jessica R. Grisham

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Abstract

Emerging evidence suggests that rescripting intrusive mental imagery may reduce OCD symptoms. We tested whether a similar process could be adapted to an online experimental format. Amazon mTurk workers high in OCD traits (n = 198) were asked to identify OCD-related imagery of the future. They were then randomised to one of three audio-guided imagery conditions: rescripting, exposure, or a distracting control. We found that self-appraisals improved across all three conditions. Participants in the rescripting condition also reported greater reductions in aversive emotions, the vividness of their imagery, and their urge to neutralise the imagery, compared to those in the exposure condition. Results from the control condition were consistent with distraction. These experimental findings suggest that imagery rescripting in a standardised audio-guided format may facilitate emotional processing. Suggestions to improve on methodological limitations are discussed.

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强迫性前瞻性图像的在线图像重写的新实验研究

新出现的证据表明，重写侵入性心理意象可以减轻强迫症症状。我们测试了类似的过程是否可以适应在线实验形式。亚马逊mTurk的强迫症患者（n=198）被要求识别未来与强迫症相关的图像。然后，他们被随机分配到三种音频引导图像条件中的一种：重写、暴露或分散注意力的控制。我们发现，在这三种情况下，自我评估都有所改善。与暴露条件下的参与者相比，在重写条件下，参与者的厌恶情绪、形象的生动性以及中和形象的冲动也有所减少。对照条件下的结果与分心一致。这些实验结果表明，以标准化的音频引导格式重新编写图像可能有助于情绪处理。讨论了改进方法局限性的建议。

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Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders PSYCHIATRY-

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4.00

自引率

5.60%

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审稿时长

47 days

期刊介绍： Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (JOCRD) is an international journal that publishes high quality research and clinically-oriented articles dealing with all aspects of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions (OC spectrum disorders; e.g., trichotillomania, hoarding, body dysmorphic disorder). The journal invites studies of clinical and non-clinical (i.e., student) samples of all age groups from the fields of psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, and other medical and health sciences. The journal''s broad focus encompasses classification, assessment, psychological and psychiatric treatment, prevention, psychopathology, neurobiology and genetics. Clinical reports (descriptions of innovative treatment methods) and book reviews on all aspects of OCD-related disorders will be considered, as will theoretical and review articles that make valuable contributions. Suitable topics for manuscripts include: -The boundaries of OCD and relationships with OC spectrum disorders -Validation of assessments of obsessive-compulsive and related phenomena -OCD symptoms in diverse social and cultural contexts -Studies of neurobiological and genetic factors in OCD and related conditions -Experimental and descriptive psychopathology and epidemiological studies -Studies on relationships among cognitive and behavioral variables in OCD and related disorders -Interpersonal aspects of OCD and related disorders -Evaluation of psychological and psychiatric treatment and prevention programs, and predictors of outcome.