THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-DIRECTED EMOTIONS AND DEPRESSION: THE INFLUENCE OF RUMINATION ON THIS RELATIONSHIP
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-DIRECTED EMOTIONS AND DEPRESSION: THE INFLUENCE OF RUMINATION ON THIS RELATIONSHIP

Summary/Abstract: This study investigates the relationships among self-directed emotions (shame and guilt), depression, and the moderating role of rumination within a clinical sample. Prior research has identified rumination as a critical factor in depression, yet its interaction with specific emotions like shame and guilt remains underexplored. This research aims to elucidate how rumination influences the relationship between these self-directed emotions and depressive symptoms. Participants included N=53 psychiatric inpatients, for whom assessments were conducted to measure levels of shame, guilt, rumination, and depressive symptoms. Findings indicate that shame, but not guilt, is significantly correlated with depressive symptoms, with rumination not moderating these relationships. These results highlight the importance of targeting shame in depression treatments and call for further examination of rumination's role in this dynamic. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of the emotional underpinnings of depression and the complex function of rumination, suggesting directions for future research and clinical practice.

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