Cross-lagged analyses between gastrointestinal symptoms, psychological distress, and disability in emerging adults.

Autor: Ross EJ; Department of Psychology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA., Cassisi JE; Department of Psychology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA., Joseph D; Department of Management, Business Administration, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA., Dunn ME; Department of Psychology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA., Jex S; Department of Psychology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Applied psychology. Health and well-being [Appl Psychol Health Well Being] 2022 Aug; Vol. 14 (3), pp. 920-936. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Mar 23.
DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12358
Abstrakt: The gut-brain connection refers to communication between the brain and gastrointestinal (GI) system. Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) are characterized by GI symptoms that accompany distress and disability. Epidemiological research has suggested DGBI rates in emerging adults are increasing. This study investigated the relationship between GI health, distress, and disability in emerging adults across time. Emerging adults were recruited. A repeated-measure design with a 1-month time lag was used to collect data via an online survey (N = 861) across five academic semesters (Spring 2019 to Summer 2020). Measurement equivalence across time was established and a cross-lagged panel model (CLPM) was specified. Distress at Time 1 predicted GI symptoms at Time 2 (β = .206, SE = .084, p < .05). GI symptoms at Time 1 predicted disability at Time 2 (β = .117, SE = .039, p < .01). Higher disability at Time 1 predicted distress at Time 2 (β = .092, SE = .027, p < .01). The cross-lagged design offers stronger causal inferences than cross-sectional studies used to study the effects of GI symptoms. Findings provide initial evidence of a directional pathway between brain and gut rather than a bidirectional network. Findings highlight the importance of psychogastroenterology.
(© 2022 The International Association of Applied Psychology.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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