Problem-solving appraisal in the association of life stress and depression: a South African study

T B Pretorius

doi:10.2466/pr0.1992.71.3.855

Problem-solving appraisal in the association of life stress and depression: a South African study

Psychol Rep. 1992 Dec;71(3 Pt 1):855-62. doi: 10.2466/pr0.1992.71.3.855.

Author

T B Pretorius¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Psychology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa.

PMID: 1454935
DOI: 10.2466/pr0.1992.71.3.855

Abstract

This study focuses on the role that appraisal of problem-solving skills plays in the relationship of stress to distress. 450 black South African university students completed the Life Experiences Survey, the Problem Solving Inventory, and the Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale. Multiple regression analysis indicated a direct effect for problem-solving appraisal on depression, but no support could be found for the stress-buffering effects of problem-solving appraisal.

Publication types

Comparative Study

MeSH terms

Adaptation, Psychological*
Adult
Black People
Black or African American / psychology*
Cross-Cultural Comparison*
Depression / psychology*
Female
Humans
Life Change Events*
Male
Middle Aged
Personality Inventory
Problem Solving*
Self Concept
South Africa