Defense mechanisms in immune-mediated diseases: a cross-sectional study focusing on Severe Allergic Asthma and Hymenoptera Venom Anaphylaxis patients
This study highlights the influence of implicit emotional regulation on psychophysiological well-being in patients with chronic immune-mediated disorders. Despite reporting lower perceived physical health, patients with SAA exhibited higher defensive functioning, suggesting that chronic conditions may shape distinct psychological adaptation processes. These findings support the importance of defence mechanisms assessment to tailor psychological interventions promoting well-being in patients with chronic diseases.
Authors
- L Ricciardi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3105-8347)
- Gianluca Lo Coco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9027-1899)
- Peter Schwarz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0483-8594)
- Gabriella Martino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9488-2021)
- Paolo Ruggeri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0379-9869)
- Vittorio Lingiardi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1298-3935)
- Sebastiano Gangemi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7001-6532)
- Carmelo M. Vicario (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7557-9078)
- Mariagrazia Di Giuseppe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0373-4523)
- Orlando Silvestro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0966-5642)
- Concetto Mario Giorgianni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2041-8733)
- Giulio Sparacino
- Maria Rosaria Juli
Institutions
- University of Messina (IT)
- University of Rome Tor Vergata (IT)
- Copenhagen University Hospital (DK)
- Rigshospitalet (DK)
- Magna Graecia University (IT)
- Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
- University of Palermo (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2025-06-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1608335
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.83