| Abstract: | Examined the relative contribution to subsequent depression of automatic thoughts and self-efficacy, after controlling for initial depressive symptoms, life events stress, and social support. 49 undergraduates completed a test battery that included the Beck Depression Inventory, the Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ; S. D. Hollon and P. C. Kendall see PA, Vol 66:180]) and the Life Events Scale twice at monthly intervals. Initial scores on the ATQ and on a measure of efficacy each predicted subsequent depressive symptoms. Automatic thoughts and perceived self-efficacy may serve additive predisposing roles in depression. (French abstract) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
