Social contagion of depressive symptoms within couples: a self-determination theory approach

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Aşcıgil, Esra

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Previous works propose that depressive individuals can induce depressive symptoms in others, and produce a contagion effect. The aim of the current study is to examine the relationship between romantic partners’ depressive symptoms from a Self-Determination Theory perspective. It was hypothesized that individuals may perceive their partner to be less self-determined on the days when the partner has higher depressive symptoms. It was also hypothesized that such perceptions of partner motivation may in turn have a negative effect on the individuals’ own depressive symptoms; thereby mediating the contagion effect. To test this mechanism, a diary study was conducted with 74 romantic couples and participants completed daily questionnaires for 14 consecutive days. Results provided partial support for the hypothesized mechanism. Moreover, the association between perceived partner motivation and depressive symptoms was mediated by basic psychological needs.

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Couples., Romanticism., Emotional deprivation., Interpersonal relations., Contagion (Social psychology)., Psychology M.S. thesis

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http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12620999/index.pdf
https://hdl.handle.net/11511/26546

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E. Aşcıgil, “Social contagion of depressive symptoms within couples: a self-determination theory approach,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2017.