Perceived Autobiographical Coherence Predicts Depressive Symptoms Over Time Through Positive Self-Concept.

ABSTRACT: The coherence of autobiographical memories plays an important role in psychological well-being, as borne out by recent studies. This study aimed to advance this understanding by assessing whether coherence predicted depressive symptoms over time in adults. Further, it aimed to specify mediators through which this association might occur, namely psychological resources of self-esteem self-efficacy, meaning in life, and optimism. A sample of 160 participants (M age = 26.4, SD = 3.2, 58.1% women) completed surveys at three time-points spaced 1 week apart. The surveys contained measures of the perceived coherence of life stories and autobiographical memories, psychological resources, and depressive symptoms. The results of a path analysis model, controlling for depressive symptom

SUBMITTER: Hallford DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8044926 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature