Reassurance seeking in emotional disorders
General Information
When we feel distressed we often turn to someone we trust for reassurance as the trusted person’s response often makes us feel better. Although reassurance seeking is something we all do and we often find helpful, it seems that in some instances this behaviour can create more problems than solutions. However, this shift from being helpful to becoming a problem is poorly understood.
This particular study aims to investigate reassurance seeking in people experiencing emotional disorders. We are particularly interested in exploring similarities between ‘reassurance seeking’ and ‘support seeking’ with the hope to gain insight into how people seek reassurance and support, what motivates them to seek it and not seek it, and its perceived impact on people’s feelings and behaviours. This study is part of a body of research that seeks to develop better understanding of and treatment for emotional disorders.
Who can take part in this study?
We are seeking people experiencing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Health Anxiety, Panic Disorder, or Depression, who would kindly be willing to take part in this research project.
Is it confidential?
Yes! Strict ethical practice will be followed. The information you provide will be kept strictly confidential.
Ethical Approval Reference
This study has been approved by the: NHS Health Authority. NRES Committee South West – Cornwall & Plymouth. Reference number: 12/SW/0288. University of Bath Ethics Committee, Reference Number: 12-148
How do I take part in this research?
If you are interested in taking part, for further details or for an informal and confidential discussion about any aspect of the study, please contact:
Brynjar Halldorsson, PhD researcher/Registered Clinical Psychologist/Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist on bh361@bath.ac.uk
For more detailed information about the study please click here.
