The metacognitive model of depression: An empirical test in a large Norwegian sample.
The aim of the current study was to test the metacognitive model of depression in a large Norwegian sample. We hypothesized that metacognitions and rumination would explain variance in depressive symptoms as suggested by the metacognitive model. A total of 1433 participants were included using a cross-sectional study design. Participants answered scales assessing positive beliefs about rumination, rumination, negative beliefs about rumination, and symptoms of depression. Metacognitive beliefs and rumination in their hypothesized order explained significant variance in depressive symptoms. The results replicate previous studies and provide further support for a metacognitive model of depression.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Dept. of Psychology, Trondheim, Norway. Electronic address: stian.solem@svt.ntnu.no.
Stian
S
Solem
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Dept. of Psychology, Trondheim, Norway.
Roger
R
Hagen
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Dept. of Psychology, Trondheim, Norway; Department of Psychiatry, Levanger Hospital, North Troendelag Health Trust, Norway.
Jonas J
JJ
Hoksnes
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Dept. of Psychology, Trondheim, Norway.
Odin
O
Hjemdal
D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000067489:Metacognition; D009664:Norway; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D013850:Thinking
Depression; Metacognition; Rumination