Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 23, 2025
08:42
Design and Implementation of an fMRI Study Examining Thought Suppression in Young Women with, and At-risk, for Depression
Published on: May 19, 2015
10.5K
Depression Accompanied by Hopelessness Is Associated with More Negative Future Thinking
Hailong Han1, Akira Midorikawa2
1Department of Psychology, Graduate School of Letters, Chuo University, Tokyo 192-0393, Japan.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 26, 2024
Summary
Hopelessness worsens negative future thinking in depression, even in non-clinical cases. Interventions targeting negative future thinking may benefit those with hopelessness depression.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Depression is linked to negative future thinking.
- Episodic future thinking (EFT) is crucial in understanding depressive symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between depression, hopelessness, and EFT.
- To identify cognitive biases in future thinking among depressed individuals.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a modified future thinking task (FTT).
- Administered the Beck Hopelessness Scale and Beck Depression Inventory-II.
- Analyzed EFT differences across depression and hopelessness levels in Japanese university students.
Main Results:
- Non-depressed individuals showed reduced positive EFT.
- Comorbid depression and hopelessness significantly decreased positive EFT and increased negative EFT.
- Hopelessness exacerbates negative cognitive biases in depression.
Conclusions:
- Hopelessness is a critical independent factor in assessing EFT.
- Future-directed therapy (FDT) may effectively target negative future thinking in hopelessness depression.
- Interventions should focus on modifying negative future thinking for improved quality of life.
Related Concept Videos
01:27Depressive Disorders: Etiology
63
Depressive disorders result from a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors, each contributing uniquely to the development and persistence of the condition. Understanding these factors provides critical insight into the multifaceted nature of depression.
Biological Factors in Depression
Biological predispositions significantly influence the risk of developing depressive disorders. Genetic studies highlight the role of variations in the serotonin transporter...
Biological Factors in Depression
Biological predispositions significantly influence the risk of developing depressive disorders. Genetic studies highlight the role of variations in the serotonin transporter...
63
01:30Negative and Cognitive Symptoms of Schizophrenia
48
Negative symptoms of schizophrenia indicate a reduction or absence of typical behaviors and emotional responses found in healthy individuals, while positive symptoms reflect an excess or distortion of normal functioning.
Negative Symptoms
Negative symptoms of schizophrenia manifest as deficits in normal emotional and behavioral functioning, profoundly impacting daily life. Individuals with schizophrenia often display a flat affect, characterized by a near-total absence of emotional expression,...
Negative Symptoms
Negative symptoms of schizophrenia manifest as deficits in normal emotional and behavioral functioning, profoundly impacting daily life. Individuals with schizophrenia often display a flat affect, characterized by a near-total absence of emotional expression,...
48
01:18Depression: Overview
237
Depression is a prevalent mental illness marked by persistent sadness and lack of interest in previously enjoyable activities. It can take several forms, including major depression, persistent depressive disorder, and bipolar I and II disorders. Symptoms range from emotional changes like chronic worry to physical changes like sleep disturbances and suicidal thoughts. From a neurobiological perspective, depression is believed to be triggered by abnormalities in the brain's prefrontal cortex,...
237
01:27Depressive Disorders: MDD and Dysthymia
91
Depressive disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by pervasive feelings of sadness, diminished pleasure in life, and a significant impact on daily functioning. These conditions are most prevalent in individuals during their 30s and affect women at twice the rate of men. Contrary to popular belief, younger individuals are generally more susceptible to these disorders than older adults. Two key types of depressive disorders include Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and...
91
01:14Avoidance Learning and Learned Helplessness
1.7K
Avoidance learning and learned helplessness are critical concepts in understanding behavioral responses to negative stimuli.
Avoidance learning occurs when an organism learns that a specific behavior can prevent an unpleasant outcome. For example, a student who receives a bad grade may start studying harder to avoid future poor grades. This behavior persists even when the negative outcome is no longer present. Avoidance learning is powerful because it maintains behavior in the absence of the...
Avoidance learning occurs when an organism learns that a specific behavior can prevent an unpleasant outcome. For example, a student who receives a bad grade may start studying harder to avoid future poor grades. This behavior persists even when the negative outcome is no longer present. Avoidance learning is powerful because it maintains behavior in the absence of the...
1.7K
01:25Beck's Cognitive Therapy
45
Cognitive therapy is a psychological approach designed to address distortions in thinking, which can lead to negative emotions and unrealistic beliefs. These cognitive distortions often influence how individuals interpret and respond to situations, exacerbating emotional distress. Below are some prevalent cognitive distortions, their characteristics, and examples of how they manifest in thought processes.
Arbitrary Inference
Arbitrary inference involves making conclusions without sufficient...
Arbitrary Inference
Arbitrary inference involves making conclusions without sufficient...
45