Social Problem Solving As a Mediator of Perceived Stress and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Severity

This study examined negative problem orientation and impulsive/careless problem-solving as mediators in the link between stress and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) severity. IBS is often referred to as the “brain-gut disorder” and this first-time investigation is important due to the bidirectional influences of stress, mood, and cognitions with gastrointestinal function.