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Are cognitive errors of underestimation predictive or reflective of depressive symptoms in children: a longitudinal study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9715583     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Children in Grades 3-8 participated in a longitudinal study of the relation between negative self-evaluation errors and symptoms of depression. Children's self-perceived competence in 5 domains (academic, social, athletic, appearance, and conduct) was compared with teachers' and peers' perceptions. Children's tendency to underestimate their competencies predicted increases in depression scores in only 1 of 6 grade levels. Children's depression scores predicted increases in the underestimation of self-competence over time in all grade levels. Gender differences and developmental differences in the cognitive errors associated with depression scores also emerged. Contrary to A. T. Beck's (1963, 1972) model, negative self-distortions appear to be more reflective than predictive of depression in children.
Authors:
D A Cole; J M Martin; L G Peeke; A D Seroczynski; K Hoffman
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of abnormal psychology     Volume:  107     ISSN:  0021-843X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Abnorm Psychol     Publication Date:  1998 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-09-28     Completed Date:  1998-09-28     Revised Date:  2009-11-11    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0034461     Medline TA:  J Abnorm Psychol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  481-96     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, USA. david.a.cole.1@nd.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Causality
Child
Cross-Sectional Studies
Depression* / physiopathology,  psychology
Female
Humans
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Regression Analysis
Self Assessment (Psychology)*

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