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¹Unité de recherche interdisciplinaire Octogone E.A. 4156, centre d'études et de recherche en psychopathologie (CERPP), université de Toulouse II-Le-Mirail, 5, allées Antonio-Machado, 31058 Toulouse cedex 9, France.

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Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Psychopathology

Context:

Early maladaptive schemas (EMS) are stable childhood patterns influencing adult perception.
Previous research links EMS to depression risk and vulnerability.
This study investigates EMS influence on depression severity in French adults.

Purpose:

To explore the relationship between early maladaptive schemas and depression severity.
To identify specific schemas associated with varying levels of depressive symptoms.

Summary:

A study of 162 French adults found all 15 EMS scores positively correlated with depression.
Severely depressed participants exhibited significantly higher scores across all schemas.
Schemas related to interpersonal relationships and personal competence were most strongly associated with depression severity.

Impact:

Confirms the link between EMS and depression, highlighting increased schema importance with depression severity.
Identifies specific schemas (e.g., abandonment, failure) as key factors in depression.
Suggests further research into depression's role in activating or reinforcing EMS.