Cognitive Profile Discrepancy and Emotion Dysregulation in Female Adolescents
Author Information
Author(s): Furente Flora, Annecchini Federica, Matera Emilia, Serafino Sabrina, Frigeri Giorgia, Gabellone Alessandra, Margari Lucia, Petruzzelli Maria Giuseppina
Primary Institution: University of Studies of Bari “Aldo Moro”
Hypothesis
Poorer coping skills with negative emotions in adolescent girls with internalizing disorders and suicidal behavior are related to discrepancies in cognitive profile and greater difficulties in executive functions.
Conclusion
The study found that a cognitive profile with lower working memory and processing speed scores can predict higher levels of emotion dysregulation in female adolescents with internalizing disorders and suicidal behavior.
Supporting Evidence
- The study confirmed a statistically significant prediction of the ΔGAI-CPI for individual DERS domains.
- Adolescents with higher discrepancies in cognitive profiles showed greater difficulties in emotion regulation.
- Emotion dysregulation is linked to suicidal behavior in adolescents.
Takeaway
This study shows that girls who struggle to manage their emotions and have suicidal thoughts may also have trouble with certain thinking skills.
Methodology
The study assessed cognitive abilities using Wechsler scales and emotion regulation using the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) in a clinical sample of female adolescents.
Potential Biases
The study may be biased due to the lack of detailed sociodemographic information and reliance on anamnestic surveys for assessing suicidal behavior.
Limitations
The small sample size limits the statistical power and generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 74 female adolescents aged 12 to 18 years with internalizing disorders and a history of suicidal behavior.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.014 for DERS-TOT, p = 0.04 for GOALS, p = 0.002 for STRATEGIES, p = 0.015 for CLARITY
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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