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Title :
Imbalance between abstract and concrete repetitive thinking modes in schizophrenia
Author(s) :
Maurage, Pierre [Auteur]
Université Catholique de Louvain = Catholic University of Louvain [UCL]
Philippot, Pierre [Auteur]
Université Catholique de Louvain = Catholic University of Louvain [UCL]
Grynberg, Delphine [Auteur]
Laboratoire Sciences Cognitives et Sciences Affectives - UMR 9193 [SCALab]
Leleux, Dominique [Auteur]
Delatte, Benoît [Auteur]
Mangelinckx, Camille [Auteur]
Université Catholique de Louvain = Catholic University of Louvain [UCL]
Belge, Jan-Baptist [Auteur]
Université Catholique de Louvain = Catholic University of Louvain [UCL]
Constant, Eric [Auteur]
Université Catholique de Louvain = Catholic University of Louvain [UCL]
Université Catholique de Louvain = Catholic University of Louvain [UCL]
Philippot, Pierre [Auteur]
Université Catholique de Louvain = Catholic University of Louvain [UCL]
Grynberg, Delphine [Auteur]

Laboratoire Sciences Cognitives et Sciences Affectives - UMR 9193 [SCALab]
Leleux, Dominique [Auteur]
Delatte, Benoît [Auteur]
Mangelinckx, Camille [Auteur]
Université Catholique de Louvain = Catholic University of Louvain [UCL]
Belge, Jan-Baptist [Auteur]
Université Catholique de Louvain = Catholic University of Louvain [UCL]
Constant, Eric [Auteur]
Université Catholique de Louvain = Catholic University of Louvain [UCL]
Journal title :
Comprehensive Psychiatry
Abbreviated title :
Compr Psychiatry
Volume number :
78
Pages :
61-66
Publication date :
2017-10
ISSN :
1532-8384
HAL domain(s) :
Sciences cognitives
English abstract : [en]
OBJECTIVE: Repetitive thoughts can be divided in two modes: abstract/analytic (decontextualized and dysfunctional) and concrete/experiential (problem-focused and adaptive). They constitute a transdiagnostic process involved ...
Show more >OBJECTIVE: Repetitive thoughts can be divided in two modes: abstract/analytic (decontextualized and dysfunctional) and concrete/experiential (problem-focused and adaptive). They constitute a transdiagnostic process involved in many psychopathological states but have received little attention in schizophrenia, as earlier studies only indexed increased ruminations (related to dysfunctional repetitive thoughts) without jointly exploring both modes. This study explored the two repetitive thinking modes, beyond ruminations, to determine their imbalance in schizophrenia. METHODS: Thirty stabilized patients with schizophrenia and 30 matched controls completed the Repetitive Response Scale and the Mini Cambridge-Exeter Repetitive Thought Scale, both measuring repetitive thinking modes. Complementary measures related to schizophrenic symptomatology, depression and anxiety were also conducted. RESULTS: Compared to controls, patients with schizophrenia presented an imbalance between repetitive thinking modes, with increased abstract/analytic and reduced concrete/experiential thoughts, even after controlling for comorbidities. Schizophrenia is associated with stronger dysfunctional repetitive thoughts (i.e. abstract thinking) and impaired ability to efficiently use repetitive thinking for current problem-solving (i.e. concrete thinking). CONCLUSION: This imbalance confirms the double-faced nature of repetitive thinking modes, whose influence on schizophrenia's symptomatology should be further investigated. The present results also claim for evaluating these processes in clinical settings and for rehabilitating the balance between opposite repetitive thinking modes.Show less >
Show more >OBJECTIVE: Repetitive thoughts can be divided in two modes: abstract/analytic (decontextualized and dysfunctional) and concrete/experiential (problem-focused and adaptive). They constitute a transdiagnostic process involved in many psychopathological states but have received little attention in schizophrenia, as earlier studies only indexed increased ruminations (related to dysfunctional repetitive thoughts) without jointly exploring both modes. This study explored the two repetitive thinking modes, beyond ruminations, to determine their imbalance in schizophrenia. METHODS: Thirty stabilized patients with schizophrenia and 30 matched controls completed the Repetitive Response Scale and the Mini Cambridge-Exeter Repetitive Thought Scale, both measuring repetitive thinking modes. Complementary measures related to schizophrenic symptomatology, depression and anxiety were also conducted. RESULTS: Compared to controls, patients with schizophrenia presented an imbalance between repetitive thinking modes, with increased abstract/analytic and reduced concrete/experiential thoughts, even after controlling for comorbidities. Schizophrenia is associated with stronger dysfunctional repetitive thoughts (i.e. abstract thinking) and impaired ability to efficiently use repetitive thinking for current problem-solving (i.e. concrete thinking). CONCLUSION: This imbalance confirms the double-faced nature of repetitive thinking modes, whose influence on schizophrenia's symptomatology should be further investigated. The present results also claim for evaluating these processes in clinical settings and for rehabilitating the balance between opposite repetitive thinking modes.Show less >
Language :
Anglais
Audience :
Non spécifiée
Administrative institution(s) :
Université de Lille
CNRS
CHU Lille
CNRS
CHU Lille
Research team(s) :
Équipe Dynamique Émotionnelle et Pathologies (DEEP)
Submission date :
2019-02-13T14:17:50Z
2020-02-18T16:23:17Z
2020-02-18T16:23:17Z