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Overgeneralization: an important but non-homogeneous construct.

A K MacLeod1, J M Williams

  • 1MRC Applied Psychology Unit, Cambridge, UK.

The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
|November 1, 1990
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This study examined two scales measuring overgeneralization in depression. Findings suggest overgeneralization may not be a single, unified concept, indicating a need for further research into its measurement.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychopathology

Background:

  • Overgeneralization is a cognitive bias associated with depression.
  • Existing self-report scales aim to measure this cognitive distortion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and evaluate two self-report scales for measuring overgeneralization in depression: the Cognitions Questionnaire and the Attitudes to Self Scale.
  • To investigate the construct validity of these measures in relation to depression levels.

Main Methods:

  • Description of the Cognitions Questionnaire (Fennell & Campbell, 1984).
  • Description of the Attitudes to Self Scale (Carver & Ganellen, 1983).
  • Correlational analysis of scale scores with depression levels.

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Main Results:

  • Both the Cognitions Questionnaire and the Attitudes to Self Scale showed correlations with depression.
  • A lack of direct correlation between the two scales suggests overgeneralization may not be a unitary construct.
  • The findings align with previous research indicating a complex nature of overgeneralization.

Conclusions:

  • The construct of overgeneralization in depression appears multifaceted rather than homogeneous.
  • Further research is needed to refine the conceptualization of overgeneralization.
  • Development of novel measurement methods for overgeneralization is recommended.