Petrie K, Moss-Morris R, Weinman J
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Science, University of Auckland Medical School, New Zealand.
J Psychosom Res. 1995 Jan;39(1):31-7. doi: 10.1016/0022-3999(94)00071-c.
This study investigated the association between catastrophic beliefs and disability in the context of Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). A sample of 282 CFS sufferers were asked about the consequences of pushing themselves beyond their present physical state. Responses were coded into catastrophic or non-catastrophic categories. While not differing on the length of illness or psychological adjustment, subjects demonstrating catastrophic responses evidenced significantly higher levels of fatigue and were more disabled in terms of their ability to work both in their normal occupation and around the house. Catastrophizers also showed greater disability in terms of their sleep and rest, social communication, and recreational activities. The role of catastrophic beliefs and personal perceptions of CFS in maintaining the illness is discussed.
本研究调查了慢性疲劳综合征（CFS）背景下灾难性信念与残疾之间的关联。对282名CFS患者进行抽样，询问他们若超出当前身体状态会有怎样的后果。回答被编码为灾难性或非灾难性类别。虽然在患病时长或心理调适方面没有差异，但表现出灾难性反应的受试者疲劳水平显著更高，在正常工作和家务劳动能力方面残疾程度也更高。灾难化思维者在睡眠与休息、社交沟通及娱乐活动方面也表现出更大的残疾程度。本文还讨论了灾难性信念及对CFS的个人认知在维持疾病状态中的作用。
