Social problem-solving among adolescents treated for depression.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Studies suggest that deficits in social problem-solving may be associated with increased risk of depression and suicidality in children and adolescents. It is unclear, however, which specific dimensions of social problem-solving are related to depression and suicidality among youth. Moreover, rational problem-solving strategies and problem-solving motivation may moderate or predict change in depression and suicidality among children and adolescents receiving treatment. The effect of social problem-solving on acute treatment outcomes were explored in a randomized controlled trial of 439 clinically depressed adolescents enrolled in the Treatment for Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS). Measures included the Children's Depression Rating Scale-Revised (CDRS-R), the Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire--Grades 7-9 (SIQ-Jr), and the Social Problem-Solving Inventory-Revised (SPSI-R). A random coefficients regression model was conducted to examine main and interaction effects of treatment and SPSI-R subscale scores on outcomes during the 12-week acute treatment stage. Negative problem orientation, positive problem orientation, and avoidant problem-solving style were non-specific predictors of depression severity. In terms of suicidality, avoidant problem-solving style and impulsiveness/carelessness style were predictors, whereas negative problem orientation and positive problem orientation were moderators of treatment outcome. Implications of these findings, limitations, and directions for future research are discussed.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Becker-Weidman, EG; Jacobs, RH; Reinecke, MA; Silva, SG; March, JS
Published Date
- January 2010
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 48 / 1
Start / End Page
- 11 - 18
PubMed ID
- 19775677
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC2812620
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1873-622X
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0005-7967
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.brat.2009.08.006
Language
- eng