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The relation between pathological worrying and fatigue in a working population

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posted on 2023-06-08, 18:03 authored by H Andrea, A J H M Beurskens, I J Kant, Graham Davey, Andy FieldAndy Field, C P van Schayck
Abstract Objective This study aimed to explore cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between pathological worry and fatigue in a working population. Methods In employees with very low or very high fatigue levels, psychometrics of the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ; measuring pathological worry) and the Checklist Individual Strength (CIS; measuring fatigue) were examined and their cross-sectional and longitudinal associations were explored. Results Pathological worry and fatigue can be measured as different constructs. However, pathological worry and fatigue were also associated on a cross-sectional level. Pathological worry predicted fatigue level 10 months later, but this association disappeared after adjustment for the cross-sectional association between pathological worry and fatigue. Conclusion Although they can be measured as different constructs, pathological worry and fatigue seem to be associated. When studying longitudinal relations between pathological worry and fatigue, their cross-sectional association should be taken into account. Pathological worry might not be a risk factor for fatigue per se, but might act more like a mediating factor.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Journal of Psychosomatic Research

ISSN

0022-3999

Publisher

Elsevier BV

Issue

4

Volume

57

Page range

399-407

Department affiliated with

  • Psychology Publications

Notes

From SRO Other External: C. P. van Schayck

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2014-08-07

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