Cognitive styles and future depressed mood in early adulthood: the importance of global attributions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive theories of depression suggest that beliefs of low self-worth and the tendency to attribute negative events to causes that are global (widespread rather than specific) and stable (will persist rather than change in the future) are associated with the development of depressed mood. Such theories are supported by evidence from prospective studies and have guided the development of successful treatment and prevention strategies such as CBT. However, the relative importance of different psychological constructs within cognitive theories is unknown. This is important to refine cognitive theories and develop more efficient prevention strategies.

Method

We used prospective data from over 3500 young adults from the Avon Longitudinal Study for Parents and Childre

SUBMITTER: Pearson RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4222738 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature