1. Obsessive-compulsive disorder and romantic functioning.
- Author
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Abbey RD, Clopton JR, and Humphreys JD
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Age Factors, Data Collection, Female, Humans, Libido, Male, Middle Aged, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder diagnosis, Personal Satisfaction, Personality Inventory, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Research Design, Self Disclosure, Severity of Illness Index, Sexual Behavior psychology, Social Behavior, Surveys and Questionnaires, Interpersonal Relations, Love, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder psychology
- Abstract
The current study examined the romantic relationships of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Participants were 64 individuals recruited from a national conference who completed measures of OCD symptoms, depressive symptoms, intimacy, self-disclosure, relationship satisfaction, and relationship worry. Severity of obsessions was negatively correlated with intimacy, relationship satisfaction, and self-disclosure. In contrast, two compulsive behaviors (washing and neutralizing) were positively correlated with several relationship variables. Fears of contamination from sexual activity were positively correlated with the severity of OCD symptoms. The clinical implications of the findings from this study and suggestions for future research are presented.
- Published
- 2007
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