Tic-related activity restriction as a predictor of emotional functioning and quality of life |
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Authors: | Christine A Conelea Andrew M Busch Mark A Catanzaro Cathy L Budman |
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Institution: | 1. Rhode Island Hospital/Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA;2. The Miriam Hospital/Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA;3. The University of Indiana at Bloomington, Bloomington, ID, USA;4. Hofstra University School of Medicine, Hempstead, NY, USA |
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Abstract: | ObjectivesTourette Syndrome (TS) is a chronic neuropsychiatric condition that frequently persists into adulthood. Existing research has identified demographic and symptom-level variables associated with psychopathology and poor quality of life in TS. However, behavior patterns associated with enhanced or adaptive psychological and global functioning among adults with TS have yet to be empirically identified. The current study examined whether tic-specific activity restriction is related to emotional functioning and quality of life in adults with TS.MethodsParticipants were 509 adults from the Tourette Syndrome Impact Survey who completed self-report measures of demographics, tic severity, emotional functioning, quality of life, and tic-related general and social activity restriction.ResultsPartial correlations controlling for tic severity indicated that tic-related general and social activity restriction were significantly correlated with lower quality of life and poorer emotional functioning. Hierarchical linear regression models indicated that activity restriction significantly predicted lower quality of life and poorer emotional functioning when controlling for tic severity and demographic variables.ConclusionsAdults who restrict fewer activities due to tics, regardless of tic severity, experience greater quality of life and better emotional functioning. Clinically, adults with chronic tics may benefit from interventions focused on enhancing engagement in valued life activities. |
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