The Influence of Stress upon Symptom Structure.

Chiriboga, David A.; Pierce, Robert C.

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Publication Date: 1981-Oct

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The Influence of Stress upon Symptom Structure.

Chiriboga, David A.; Pierce, Robert C.

Journal of Clinical Psychology, v37 n4 p722-28 Oct 1981

Evaluated the influence of stress on the factor structure of symptoms in persons (N=299) while divorcing. Analyses of symptoms provided evidence that stress does affect symptom structure. Ruminative Depression was the only stable factor. A factor suggestive of stress response syndrome was evident among the highly stressed participants. (Author)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Divorce, Emotional Problems, Psychological Characteristics, Spouses, Stress Variables

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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