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Self-esteem in depression: a controlled repertory grid investigation
The British Journal of Medical Psychology
|March 1, 1986
Summary
Depressed patients exhibit lower self-esteem and more negative social perceptions compared to other groups. Repertory grids offer insights into cognitive theories of depression and potential clinical applications.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Self-esteem and social perception are crucial in understanding mental health.
- Beck's cognitive theory posits negative self-views in depression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate self-esteem and social perception in depressed patients.
- To compare these aspects between depressed, non-depressed psychiatric, and control groups.
- To evaluate the utility of repertory grids in depression research.
Main Methods:
- Utilized repertory grids to assess cognitive constructs.
- Employed the Beck Depression Inventory for depression measurement.
- Compared three distinct patient and control groups.
Main Results:
- Depressed patients demonstrated significantly lower self-esteem.
- Negative social perception and feelings about the 'actual self' were more pronounced in depressives.
- Findings align with predictions from Beck's cognitive theory of depression.
Conclusions:
- Repertory grids are valuable for exploring cognitive theories of depression.
- These grids may support cognitive techniques in clinical depression management.
- The study highlights the cognitive underpinnings of depression in self-perception.