Mechanisms of improvement in treatment for depression : test of a self-efficacy and performance model


Autoria(s): Usaf, Shenzi; Kavanagh, David J.
Data(s)

1990

Resumo

Tested D. J. Kavanagh's (1983) depression model's explanation of response to cognitive-behavioral treatment among 19 20–60 yr old Ss who received treatment and 24 age-matched Ss who were assigned to a waiting list. Measures included the Beck Depression Inventory and self-efficacy (SE) and self-monitoring scales. Rises in SE and self-monitored performance of targeted skills were closely associated with the improved depression scores of treated Ss. Improvements in the depression of waiting list Ss occurred through random, uncontrolled events rather than via a systematic increase in specific skills targeted in treatment. SE regarding assertion also predicted depression scores over a 12-wk follow-up.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/28947/

Publicador

Springer

Relação

Usaf, Shenzi & Kavanagh, David J. (1990) Mechanisms of improvement in treatment for depression : test of a self-efficacy and performance model. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 4(1), pp. 51-70.

Direitos

Copyright 1990 Springer Publishing Company

Fonte

Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Psychology & Counselling

Palavras-Chave #Achievement #Cognitive therapy #Emotional states #Major depression #Self efficacy #Models
Tipo

Journal Article