Psychological distress in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome: the roles of body image and self-criticism

ABSTRACTObjective: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder associated with reduced quality of life and psychological distress (PD) including anxiety and depression. The mechanisms linking IBS to PD are unclear. Previous studies showed that body image and self-criticis...

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Main Authors: Shulamit Geller, Sigal Levy, Ronit Avitsur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21642850.2024.2334466