How do Rumination and Social Problem Solving Intensify Depression? A Longitudinal Study

• DOI: 10.1007/s10942-017-0272-4
• Publication Date: 2017-05-08T15:00:59Z
• Authors: Akira Hasegawa; Yoshihiko Kunisato; Hiroshi Morimoto; Haruki Nishimura; Yuko Matsuda
• Keywords: Carelessness; Longitudinal Study; Depression

In order to examine how rumination and social problem solving intensify depression, the present study investigated longitudinal associations among each dimension of evaluated aspects these constructs that predicted subsequent depression. A three-wave study, with an interval 4 weeks between waves, was conducted. Japanese university students completed Beck Depression Inventory-Second Edition, Ruminative Responses Scale, Social Problem-Solving Inventory-Revised Short Version, Interpersonal Stress Event Scale on three occasions apart (n = 284 at Time 1, 198 2, 165 3). Linear mixed models were analyzed test whether variable rumination, solving. Rumination negative orientation demonstrated a mutually enhancing relationship. Because two variables not associated interpersonal conflict during weeks, appear strengthen other without environmental change. impulsivity/carelessness style depressive symptoms, after controlling for effect initial concurrently longitudinally other, impulsive/careless be independent processes serve