title: Problem-solving appraisal in the association of life stress and depression: a South African study.
abstract: This study focuses on the role that appraisal of problem-solving skills plays in the relationship of stress to distress. 450 black South African university students completed the Life Experiences Survey, the Problem Solving Inventory, and the Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale. Multiple regression analysis indicated a direct effect for problem-solving appraisal on depression, but no support could be found for the stress-buffering effects of problem-solving appraisal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa.
authors.forename: T B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Pretorius
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D044383:Black People; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010555:Personality Inventory; D011340:Problem Solving; D012649:Self Concept; D013019:South Africa