Title

Thought-Action Fusion: A Comprehensive Analysis Using Structural Equation Modeling

Keywords

Intrusive thoughts; Obsessive-compulsive disorder; Structural equation modeling; Thought-action fusion

Abstract

Thought-action fusion (TAF), the phenomenon whereby one has difficulty separating cognitions from corresponding behaviors, has implications in a wide variety of disturbances, including eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. Numerous constructs believed to contribute to the etiology or maintenance of TAF have been identified in the literature, but to date, no study has empirically integrated these findings into a comprehensive model. In this study, we examined simultaneously an array of variables thought to be related to TAF, and subsequently developed a model that elucidates the role of those variables that seem most involved in this phenomenon using a structural equation modeling approach. Results indicated that religiosity, as predicted by ethnic identity, was a significant predictor of TAF. Additionally, the relation between ethnic identity and TAF was partially mediated by an inflated sense of responsibility. Both TAF and obsessive-compulsive symptoms were found to be significant predictors of engagement in neutralization activities. Clinical and theoretical implications are discussed. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Publication Date

7-1-2008

Publication Title

Behaviour Research and Therapy

Volume

46

Issue

7

Number of Pages

845-853

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2008.03.005

Socpus ID

44349112900 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/44349112900

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