title: Translating research into practice: targeting negative thinking as a modifiable risk factor for depression prevention in the college student population.
abstract: This article describes the effects of an evidence-based depression prevention intervention on the depressive symptomatology, negative thinking, and self-esteem in college students. A feasibility study was conducted using pre-test post-test design sampling a total of 12 college students. Participants underwent 4-weeks of psychological treatment using Peden's cognitive behavioral group intervention. The Beck Depression Inventory, Crandell Cognitions Inventory, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were administered at two time points: prior to the intervention (T1) and 4weeks later (T2). Paired t-test analysis found participants had significantly decreased depressive symptoms and negative thinking, and significantly increased self-esteem from T1 to T2.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA. jlmurr2@email.uky.edu
authors.forename: Jenna L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Buchanan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D012649:Self Concept; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D013850:Thinking; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult