Publications [#275797] of Mark Z. Rosenthal

Papers Published

1. Rosenthal, MZ; Cheavens, JS; Lejuez, CW; Lynch, TR (2005). Thought suppression mediates the relationship between negative affect and borderline personality disorder symptoms.. Behav Res Ther, 43(9), 1173-1185. [16005704], [doi]
   (last updated on 2024/04/24)

   Abstract:
   The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among negative affect, childhood sexual abuse (CSA), thought suppression, and diagnostic symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) in a community sample (n=127). Findings suggest that the temperamental variable negative affect intensity/reactivity was a stronger predictor of BPD symptoms than CSA. In addition, results indicated that higher thought suppression mediated the relationship between negative affective intensity/reactivity and BPD symptoms, after controlling for a history of CSA. Overall, findings suggest that (a) negative affectivity may be a better predictor of BPD symptoms than CSA, and (b) chronic efforts to suppress unpleasant thoughts may be a regulation strategy underlying the relationship between intense negative emotions and BPD symptoms.