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    Rejection sensitivity (RS) is linked to depression. This study found that viewing problems as threats and using avoidance in social problem-solving mediate this link, suggesting new intervention targets.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Mental Health Research

    Background:

    • Rejection sensitivity (RS) and social problem-solving deficits are known risk factors for depression.
    • The interplay between RS and social problem-solving in depression remains under-examined.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between rejection sensitivity (RS), various facets of social problem-solving, and depressive symptoms in young adults.
    • To explore the potential mediating role of social problem-solving deficits in the association between RS and depression.

    Main Methods:

    • 180 young adults completed self-report measures of RS, social problem-solving, and depressive symptoms.
    • Bootstrapping analysis was employed to test the indirect effect of RS on depressive symptoms via social problem-solving components.

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    Main Results:

    • Rejection sensitivity (RS) was positively correlated with depressive symptoms.
    • Negative problem orientation, impulsive/careless style, and avoidance style were associated with increased depressive symptoms.
    • RS indirectly influenced depressive symptoms through a threat-based problem orientation and an avoidant problem-solving style.

    Conclusions:

    • This study is the first to identify specific social problem-solving deficits mediating the link between RS and depression.
    • Depressive symptoms in individuals with high RS may stem from perceiving problems as threats and employing avoidant coping strategies.
    • Findings suggest potential targets for interventions aimed at improving problem-solving skills in rejection-sensitive individuals.