The role of self-rumination and self-reflection in depressive symptoms among individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder traits.

ABSTRACT: While some types of rumination have been reported as exacerbating factors in depressive symptoms related to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits, the role of self-rumination remains underexplored. Additionally, self-reflection-a similar form of private self-consciousness which may have protective effects-has been even less examined. This study of 3,000 Japanese adults (aged 18-50 years) investigates self-rumination and self-reflection in depressive symptoms related to ADHD, using the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, Rumination-Reflection Questionnaire, and Beck Depression Inventory-II. Statistical analyses included Pearson's correlation and linear regression for mediation/moderation. ADHD traits were correlated with depressive symptoms (r = 0.413, p < 0.001), mediated by sel

SUBMITTER: Tamura T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11785767 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature