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Autobiographical memory and depression: identity-continuity and problem-solving functions indirectly predict symptoms over time through psychological well-being
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posted on 2016-03-01, 00:00 authored by David HallfordDavid Hallford, David MellorDavid MellorThe aim of this study was to assess the longitudinal associations between adaptive autobiographical memory functions and depressive symptoms. Consistent with the proposed mechanisms of change underpinning cognitive-reminiscence therapy (CRT), it was hypothesised that more frequent adaptive reminiscence would lead to increases in psychological resources over time and indirectly affect depressive symptoms through this pathway. A sample of 171 young adults (mean age=25.9years, SD=3.5) completed measures of how frequently they utilised autobiographical memory for identity-continuity and problem-solving purposes, depressive symptoms and personal resources (self-esteem, self-efficacy, meaning in life and optimism) at two time-points. The results of structural equation modelling supported the model of indirect influence between reminiscence functions and depression through these psychological resources. These findings clarify the effects of adaptive autobiographical memory on depressive symptoms in young adults and indicate potential benefits of interventions such as CRT.
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Applied cognitive psychologyVolume
30Issue
2Pagination
152 - 159Publisher
WileyLocation
London, Eng.Publisher DOI
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0888-4080eISSN
1099-0720Language
engPublication classification
C Journal article; C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
2015, John WileyUsage metrics
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