Thesis
Neuroticism, daily hassles, and depressive symptoms: An examination of moderating and mediating effects
Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
2004
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/101371
Abstract
This study examined potential moderation and mediation in the relationships between the personality trait neuroticism (N), as measured by the NEO-FFI, daily hassles (DH) as measured by the Inventory of College Students’ Recent Life Experiences, and depressive symptoms (DS) as measured by the Beck Depression Inventory - II. 77 college undergraduates at Washington State University completed self-report questionnaires at 3 time periods over the course of the academic year. The primary analysis utilized multiple regression to examine whether N moderates the relationship between DH and DS, both concurrently and prospectively. Consistent with predictions, both sets of analyses found high-N individuals more likely than low-N individuals to develop DS when exposed to a wide range of DH. The second analysis used a 4- step regression procedure to probe whether DH concurrently and prospectively mediate the relationship between N and DS. As was hypothesized, in both instances DH were found to partially mediate this relationship. These results suggest that individuals possessing high levels of N have a significantly elevated risk of developing DS when exposed to DH, possibly through a heightened sensitivity to DH as well as through and a tendency to select themselves into more hassle-filled environments. Potential pathways for these effects are discussed, as are clinical implications.
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- Title
- Neuroticism, daily hassles, and depressive symptoms
- Creators
- James Hutchinson
- Contributors
- Paula G. Williams (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Psychology, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
- Identifiers
- 99900525168501842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis