This study examined differences in the appraisal and thought control strategies associated
with the perceived control of unwanted sexual and non-sexual intrusive thoughts. Eleven�…

This second part of the study reports on the appraisal and thought control responses of 270
students to their most upsetting intrusive thought. Multiple regression analysis revealed that�…

The present study had two purposes: 1) to examine the relationship between tendency to
experience obsessional intrusive thoughts and tendency to worry; 2) to replicate and extend�…

Despite the fact that a substantial minority of individuals describe sexual thoughts that are
perceived as unwanted and unacceptable, for the most part sexuality researchers have not�…

This study explores the frequency of the appearance of intrusive thoughts in normal people,
as well their association with cognitive appraisals and control strategies. A total of 336�…

The present study investigated strategies for managing intrusive thoughts. Eighty
undergraduate students read vignettes of intrusive thoughts–blasphemous, sexual, and�…

To explore the role of the thought enhancement and thought rebound effects in
obsessionality, the relationship between obsessional symptomology and responding during�…

Cognitive theories of obsessions highlight appraisals of personal significance and thought
suppression in the development and maintenance of intrusive thoughts. The current study�…

Sexually intrusive thoughts (SITs) are commonly experienced; yet, there is a paucity of
research on distress related to them. Given that the content is similar for intrusive thoughts�…

To evaluate cognitive theories of obsessions, the current study experimentally manipulated
appraisals of the importance of intrusive thoughts. Undergraduate students (N= 156)�…