Christopher, G and Thomas, M (2009) 'Social problem solving and chronic fatigue syndrome: preliminary findings.' Stress and Health, 25 (2). pp. 161-169. ISSN 1532-2998
Abstract
This paper investigates social problem solving in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a condition characterized by reduced activity levels and excessive mental fatigue. Although intra- and inter-personal problems are prevalent, no studies have explored social problem-solving skills in this group. Patients were split into two groups: either high or low alexithymia, a condition associated with affect dysregulation. The high alexithymic group viewed problems as threatening, responding either impulsively or avoiding responding altogether; they were poor also in the use of compensatory strategies, which, taken together, increases the likelihood of a negative outcome from attempts at conflict resolution. These findings go some way in successfully identifying potential subgroupings in CFS sufferers and has important implications in terms of the therapy offered.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | social problem solving; alexithymia; emotional intelligence; chronic fatigue syndrome |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare Q Science > QP Physiology R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry |
| Divisions: | School of Sciences |
| Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.1233 |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Dec 2016 14:24 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Aug 2021 09:43 |
| URI / Page ID: | https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/8436 |
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