Anxiety mediates the relationship between multidimensional perfectionism and insomnia disorder

Akram, U., Ellis, J. G., Myachykov, A. , Chapman, A. J. and Barclay, N. L. (2017) Anxiety mediates the relationship between multidimensional perfectionism and insomnia disorder. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, 104 . pp. 82-86. ISSN 0191-8869

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Abstract

Individuals with insomnia often report aspects of perfectionism alongside symptoms of anxiety and depression. However, there has been limited examination of these factors together. The current study investigated whether in- dividuals with insomnia report increased perfectionism compared to normal-sleepers. Further, the mediating role of anxiety and depression was examined. Participants were 39 individuals with DSM-5 defined Insomnia Disorder, and 39 normal-sleepers, who completed two measures of multidimensional perfectionism and the Hospital Anxi- ety and Depression Scale. Results demonstrated that, compared to normal-sleepers, individuals with insomnia dis- play increased perfectionistic traits of: concern over mistakes, doubts about action, and parental criticism. In addition, these differences were partiality mediated by symptoms of anxiety, but not depression. Our findings high- light the significance of treating symptoms of anxiety with the prospect of alleviating negative thoughts concerning one's mistakes, doubts about action, and perception of parental criticism, which may contribute to insomnia.

Keywords:Insomnia, perfectionism, personality, Anxiety
Subjects:C Biological Sciences > C800 Psychology
Divisions:College of Social Science > School of Psychology
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Deposited On:19 Dec 2022 10:32

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