Comparison of Cognitive Distortions in Individuals with Physical-Movement Handicap with High and Low Distress Tolerance

The goal of the present research was to compare cognitive distortions in individuals with physical-movement handicap whose distress tolerance is high or low. The method used in this research was of ex post facto causal-comparative type. Statistical population was all of the individuals with physical-movement handicap in Tehran, Iran, during the year 2013. For data collection, random sampling was used, and participants came from three educational/residential centers for individuals with physical-movement handicap in Tehran. Total of participants in this research included 71 qualified individuals. Tools for data collection were cognitive distortions (Salar, 1387) and distress tolerance (Simons and Gaher, 2005) questionnaires, both of which are considered self-report tests. Data were statistically analyzed through multivariate analysis. The F-value calculated on the total score of cognitive distortions at the level of P <0/000 was significant. In other words, the cognitive distortions in the group with low distress tolerance were significantly higher than in the group with high stress tolerance. Calculated F-values for all subscales of cognitive distortions questionnaire except for personalization in the level of P <0/001 was significant. Results obtained from this research indicate that individuals with physical-movement handicap with low distress tolerance seem to use more cognitive distortions.