Existential concerns in OCD with aggressive and sexual obsessions

Chawla, S; Menzies, RE; Menzies, RG

Existential concerns in OCD with aggressive and sexual obsessions

Chawla, S Menzies, RE Menzies, RG

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Citation:: Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, 2022, 32, pp. 1-7
Issue Date:: 2022-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Chawla, S
dc.contributor.author	Menzies, RE
dc.contributor.author	Menzies, RG
dc.date.accessioned	2022-10-28T03:41:53Z
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dc.date.issued	2022-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, 2022, 32, pp. 1-7
dc.identifier.issn	2211-3649
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dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/162812
dc.description.abstract	Previous research has highlighted the potential role of existential concerns (ECs) in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). However, empirical research has thus far only demonstrated the role of one existential issue in this disorder: namely, death anxiety. The present study explored the relationships between OCD symptoms and five ECs: Death anxiety, meaninglessness, isolation, identity, and guilt. In particular, the associations between these concerns and sexual and aggressive obsessions were examined. The sample consisted of 48 treatment-seeking individuals diagnosed with OCD. The results revealed that the five ECs were significantly associated with overall OCD severity. In addition, as hypothesised, death anxiety was significantly associated with aggressive obsessions, but not with sexual obsessions. Further, the ECs of identity, meaninglessness, and guilt were uniquely associated with sexual obsessions. The majority of these relationships remained significant after controlling for neuroticism. Clinical implications and directions for future research are discussed.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.jocrd.2022.100710
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dc.subject	1103 Clinical Sciences, 1701 Psychology
dc.title	Existential concerns in OCD with aggressive and sexual obsessions
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Abstract:

Previous research has highlighted the potential role of existential concerns (ECs) in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). However, empirical research has thus far only demonstrated the role of one existential issue in this disorder: namely, death anxiety. The present study explored the relationships between OCD symptoms and five ECs: Death anxiety, meaninglessness, isolation, identity, and guilt. In particular, the associations between these concerns and sexual and aggressive obsessions were examined. The sample consisted of 48 treatment-seeking individuals diagnosed with OCD. The results revealed that the five ECs were significantly associated with overall OCD severity. In addition, as hypothesised, death anxiety was significantly associated with aggressive obsessions, but not with sexual obsessions. Further, the ECs of identity, meaninglessness, and guilt were uniquely associated with sexual obsessions. The majority of these relationships remained significant after controlling for neuroticism. Clinical implications and directions for future research are discussed.

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