title: Social problem-solving therapy for unipolar depression: an initial dismantling investigation.
abstract: Tests the efficacy of social problem-solving therapy for unipolar depression and examines the relative contribution of training in the problem-orientation component of the overall model. This process involves various beliefs, assumptions, appraisals, and expectations concerning life's problems and one's problem-solving ability. It is conceptually distinct from the remaining four problem-solving components that are specific goal-directed tasks. A dismantling research design, involving 39 depressed Ss, provides findings that indicate problem-solving to be an effective cognitive-behavioral treatment approach for depression, thereby extending previous research. Moreover, the results underscore the importance of including problem-orientation training.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Nezu
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Perri
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008875:Middle Aged; D011340:Problem Solving; D012917:Social Adjustment