Date Approved
6-1-2009
Embargo Period
3-18-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling and Applied Psychology
Department
Psychology
College
College of Science & Mathematics
Advisor
Haugh, Jim
Subject(s)
Personality and situation; Social psychology
Disciplines
Social Psychology
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if the relationship between rumination and social problem-solving changes based on symptom level, rumination status, type of social problem solving measure used, or type of problem being solved. Specifically, this study examined if rumination impairs social problem-solving by negatively distorting interpretations of problematic situations, promotes an avoidance problem-solving style, and/or impairs rational problem-solving. In the current study, measures of depressive and anxious symptoms, rumination, and social problem-solving were administered to 129 undergraduate students. Three multivariate analysis of variances revealed that the relationship between rumination and social problem-solving was unique to ruminators with mixed symptom states. Specifically, ruminators with mixed symptoms were more likely to report negative interpretations of their problematic situations and avoidance of their problems. However, there were no significant between group differences on rational problem-solving: Implications of the results in relation to problem-solving theory and treatment were discussed.
Recommended Citation
Lee, Yong W., "The effects of rumination on social problem-solving in depressed and anxious mood" (2009). Theses and Dissertations. 640.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/640
