To explore the associations between interoception and anxiety-related traits and symptoms in a non-clinical adult sample.
Key Findings:
Anxiety-related traits were significantly associated with self-reported interoceptive difficulties.
Negative correlations were found between intolerance of uncertainty and interoceptive insight, bodily trust, and increased worry about internal sensations.
Anxiety symptom severity linked to increased attention to bodily signals, reduced bodily trust, and lower perceived accuracy.
No significant relationships were found between heartbeat perception task measures and anxiety-related traits or symptoms.
Interpretation:
Interoception is a multidimensional construct, with subjective beliefs and interpretations of bodily signals being more closely related to anxious traits than behavioral accuracy.
Limitations:
The study sample was non-clinical, limiting generalizability to clinical populations.
Reliance on self-report measures may introduce bias.
Conclusion:
The findings highlight the importance of interoceptive beliefs and attentional processes in understanding anxiety, suggesting these areas warrant further investigation in clinical contexts.
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