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The metacognitive model of depression: An empirical test in a large Norwegian sample
Stian Solem1, Roger Hagen1, Jonas J Hoksnes2
1Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Dept. of Psychology, Trondheim, Norway.
Abstract:
The aim of the current study was to test the metacognitive model of depression in a large Norwegian sample. We hypothesized that metacognitions and rumination would explain variance in depressive symptoms as suggested by the metacognitive model. A total of 1433 participants were included using a cross-sectional study design. Participants answered scales assessing positive beliefs about rumination, rumination, negative beliefs about rumination, and symptoms of depression. Metacognitive beliefs and rumination in their hypothesized order explained significant variance in depressive symptoms. The results replicate previous studies and provide further support for a metacognitive model of depression.
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