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Emotional vulnerability as a function of physical activity among individuals with panic disorder
Author(s) -
Smits Jasper A. J.,
Zvolensky Michael J.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
depression and anxiety
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.634
H-Index - 129
eISSN - 1520-6394
pISSN - 1091-4269
DOI - 10.1002/da.20146
Subject(s) - panic disorder , agoraphobia , anxiety sensitivity , anxiety , panic , vulnerability (computing) , psychology , clinical psychology , psychiatry , computer security , computer science
This investigation evaluated the association between physical inactivity and emotional vulnerability in panic disorder. Participants were 39 adults (69% females) with a primary diagnosis of panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia), recruited through the community. Consistent with prediction, current physical inactivity was significantly associated with greater levels of anxiety sensitivity and severity of panic disorder. Results are discussed in relation to the importance of better understanding the role of physical inactivity in panic disorder. Depression and Anxiety 23:102–106, 2006. © 2006 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.