The relationship of harmonious passion, distress intolerance and generalized anxiety disorder

Date of Publication

8-2019

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Psychology Major in Clinical Psychology

Subject Categories

Clinical Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Homer J. Yabut

Defense Panel Chair

Ron R. Resurreccion

Defense Panel Member

Maria Caridad H. Tarroja
Ma.. Angeles G. Lapeña

Abstract/Summary

This study explores how harmonious passion on activities can serve as a buffer on the relation- ship between distress intolerance and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in a sample of 514 un- dergraduate students from two universities who exhibited varying levels of GAD. Model 1 of Hayes’ Process tool showed a non-significant effect of harmonious passion on distress intoler- ance in reducing GAD symptoms. However, distress intolerance and harmonious passion indi- vidually contributed to GAD. Distress intolerance is a risk factor in developing GAD symptoms. On the other hand, harmonious passion is a potential resiliency factor against symptoms of GAD. Implications of the findings regarding harmonious passion as an adaptability tool that can be de- veloped in different contexts specifically in school and possibly in therapeutic intervention are discussed. Future research is needed to investigate if harmonious passion incorporated in clinical practice is relevant in handling cases of GAD or other anxiety-related disorders. Researchers are also encouraged to explore other protective factors that may impede the increase of GAD in col- lege students.

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Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG008158

Keywords

Distress (Psychology); Anxiety

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