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Self-derogations and the interpersonal theory.

L M Horowitz1, K D Locke, M B Morse

  • 1Department of Psychology, Stanford University, California 94305-2130.

Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
|July 1, 1991
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Depressed individuals often display submissive behaviors that elicit dominating reactions, perpetuating their depression. This study found self-derogating individuals were perceived as submissive and evoked dominant responses from others.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Personality Theory

Background:

  • Interpersonal theory explains depression as a cycle where submissive behavior invites dominating reactions.
  • Self-derogation, a common trait in depression, is linked to submissiveness but not necessarily affiliation.
  • Understanding these interpersonal dynamics is crucial for addressing depressive symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how self-derogating behavior influences interpersonal interactions in dysphoric individuals.
  • To examine the reactions elicited by self-derogating versus other-derogating behaviors.
  • To analyze the impact of these interactions on topic choice and satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • Experiment 3 involved dysphoric and nondysphoric participants interacting with confederates exhibiting self-derogating, other-derogating, or neutral behavior.

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  • Participants discussed a chosen topic for one minute while the confederate followed a fixed script.
  • Analysis included participant judgments of the confederate, topic selection, interaction satisfaction, and behavioral responses.

    • Main Results:

    • Self-derogating individuals were consistently judged as submissive.
    • The confederates' behavior was predominantly dominating when interacting with self-derogating participants.
    • Self-derogating participants selected more topics with negative content, indicating a pattern of negative engagement.

    Conclusions:

    • Submissive behaviors, such as self-derogation, can indeed elicit dominating interpersonal reactions.
    • These dynamics appear to reinforce depressive cycles by shaping interaction content and satisfaction.
    • The findings support the interpersonal theory of depression and highlight the role of self-perception in social interactions.