scholarly journals Interrogative suggestibility in the elderly

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0241353
Author(s):  
Silvia Biondi ◽  
Cristina Mazza ◽  
Graziella Orrù ◽  
Merylin Monaro ◽  
Stefano Ferracuti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Verbal Learning ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Penn State Worry Questionnaire ◽  
Penn State ◽  
Affective Variables ◽  
State Worry ◽  
Learning Test ◽  
Interrogative Suggestibility

Interrogative suggestibility (IS) describes the extent to which an individual behavioral response is affected by messages communicated during formal questioning within a closed social interaction. The present study aimed at improving knowledge about IS in the elderly (aged 65 years and older), in particular about its association with both emotive/affective and cognitive variables. The sample (N = 172) was divided into three groups on the basis of age: late adult (aged 55–64, N = 59), young elderly (aged 65–74, N = 63), and elderly (aged 75 and older, N = 50). Cognitive (i.e., Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-2, Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test), emotive/affective (i.e., Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Marlowe–Crowne Social Desirability Scale, Penn State Worry Questionnaire) and suggestibility measures (i.e., Gudjonsson Suggestibility Scale-2) were administered. In order to identify differences and associations between groups in IS, cognitive and emotive/affective variables, ANOVAs tests and Pearson’s correlations were run. Furthermore, moderation analyses and hierarchical regression were set to determine whether age, cognitive and emotive/affective variables predicted IS components (i.e., Yield and Shift). Finally, machine learning models were developed to highlight the best strategy for classifying elderly subjects with high suggestibility. The results corroborated the significant link between IS and age, showing that elderly participants had the worst performance on all suggestibility indexes. Age was also the most important predictor of both Yield and Shift. Results also confirmed the important role of non-verbal intelligence and memory impairment in explaining IS dimensions, showing that these associations were stronger in young elderly and elderly groups. Implications about interrogative procedures with older adults were discussed.

Thèmes d'inquiétudes et tendance à s'inquiéter chez les aînés

1998 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Céline Doucet ◽  
Robert Ladouceur ◽  
Mark H. Freeston ◽  
Michel J. Dugas
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Third ◽  
Penn State Worry Questionnaire ◽  
Penn State ◽  
State Worry ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Anxiety Questionnaire ◽  
Group 1

ABSTRACTThe present study examines worry themes and the tendency to worry in older adults. The sample, which is made up of 162 participants, is divided into three groups. The first group includes 47 participants aged from 55 to 64 years old (the youngest subjects). The second group consists of 56 participants aged from 65 to 74 years old. Finally, the third group includes 59 participants who are 75 years old or older (the oldest subjects). Participants completed the Worry and Anxiety Questionnaire, the Worry Domains Questionnaire for Older Adults and the Penn State Worry Questionnaire. For all subjects combined, the most frequently reported worry theme was health, followed by relationships with family and friends. The results show that participants in group 1 (the youngest subjects) worry more about their future, work and finances than those in the other two groups. The results also show that participants in the first two groups have a greater tendency to worry and report a greater number of worries than those in the third group (the oldest subjects). The study's findings are discussed in light of current knowledge of worry among the elderly.

scholarly journals Normative data for the Dutch version of the Penn State Worry Questionnaire

2009 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin van der Heiden ◽  
Peter Muris ◽  
Arjan E. R. Bos ◽  
Henk van der Molen ◽  
Martijn Oostra
Keyword(s):  
Normative Data ◽  
Dutch Version ◽  
Penn State Worry Questionnaire ◽  
Penn State ◽  
State Worry

Penn State Worry Questionnaire in emotional disorders: validation and normative data for Portuguese population

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
João Tiago Oliveira ◽  
Divo Faustino ◽  
Fátima Freitas ◽  
Miguel M. Gonçalves ◽  
Eugénia Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Normative Data ◽  
Portuguese Population ◽  
Penn State Worry Questionnaire ◽  
Penn State ◽  
State Worry

scholarly journals Worry and perceived risk of contagion during the COVID-19 quarantine in the Jalisco population: Preliminary Study

Salud Mental ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 253-261
Author(s):  
Jesua Iván Guzmán-González ◽  
Franco Giordano Sánchez-García ◽  
Saúl Ramírez-de los Santos ◽  
Francisco Gutiérrez-Rodríguez ◽  
David Palomino-Esparza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Indirect Measure ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Penn State Worry Questionnaire ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Penn State ◽  
The Face ◽  
State Worry

Introduction. Preventive measures taken during periods of health crisis, specifically in pandemics, have consistently been associated with detrimental effects on mental health. Isolation and loneliness are indirect effects of these preventive measures. Given these premises, monitoring the behavior of the population in the face of these eventualities becomes important. Worry as an indirect measure of anxiety and stress enables one to recognize subjects who are vulnerable to phenomena of high uncertainty, since measures taken to avoid excessive contagion can have high costs for this population. This phenomenon has been consistently observed in other pandemics such as H1/N1 influenza. Objective. To determine the prevalence of worry and perceived risk of contagion in the Guadalajara population during the COVID-19 quarantine and to identify differentiating effects. Method. A total of 255 people from western Mexico (Guadalajara, Jalisco) voluntarily participated by answering the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) adapted to Mexican population. The average age of the respondents, aged between 18 and 70 years, was 31.71 (± 5.19). A total of 170 women and 85 men participated in the study. Results. 40.12% of the population scored high levels of worry, making them vulnerable to mental health conditions. Subjects favored the prevention of a contagion regardless of whether they were self-isolated. The only variable that had a differential effect was sex (p < .05), and there were no differences in educational attainment, occupational demandingness, and isolation between the groups. Discussion and conclusion. A preventive attitude was observed among the participants, and so it is important to implement strategies that will prevent mental health costs in those who express excessive worry to avoid saturating mental health services.

scholarly journals The Impacts of Propensity to Worry and Fear of COVID-19 on Mental Health of University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 57-66
Author(s):  
Hacer BELEN
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Emotional Stability ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Penn State Worry Questionnaire ◽  
Penn State ◽  
State Worry ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Epidemics and pandemics are difficult periods for the affected community, specifically in the proliferation of mental health issues. In such adverse times, factors of psychological vulnerability such as propensity to worry and low emotional stability might have a detrimental effect on the mental health of the individuals. To investigate the impact of such factors on mental health, this study examined the impacts of propensity to worry and fear of COVID-19 on anxiety depending on the individuals’ levels of emotional stability. As a means of such investigation, this study was conducted based on quantitative data, and the research sample was selected using a convenient sampling method. Participants included 304 university students (71.6% were women and 28.4% were men; MAge = 22.37 ± 3.04) and responded to the Penn State Worry Questionnaire, Fear of COVID-19 Scale, Symptom Checklist-90 Revised, and 10-Item Personality Inventory. The moderated mediation analysis using PROCESS macro (Model 14) was performed to examine the study hypotheses. Results revealed that propensity to worry was associated with anxiety symptoms. Fear of COVID-19 mediated this link and emotional stability moderated the relationship between propensity to worry and anxiety. The findings showed that trait worry, trait emotional stability, and fear of COVID-19 are determinants of anxiety symptoms, suggesting that such factors are important in understanding these issues.

Penn State Worry Questionnaire for Children

1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce F. Chorpita ◽  
Susan A. Tracey ◽  
Timothy A. Brown ◽  
Tracy J. Collica ◽  
David H. Barlow
Keyword(s):  
Penn State Worry Questionnaire ◽  
Penn State ◽  
State Worry

Penn State Worry Questionnaire--Ultra-Brief Version

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Berle ◽  
Vladan Starcevic ◽  
Karen Moses ◽  
Anthony Hannan ◽  
Denise Milicevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Penn State Worry Questionnaire ◽  
Penn State ◽  
State Worry
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