Depressive Rumination: Nature, Theory and Treatment
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Rumination (recyclic negative thinking), is now recognised as important in the development, maintenance and relapse of recurrence of depression. For instance, rumination has been found to elevate, perpetuate and exacerbate depressed mood, predict future episodes of depression, and delay recovery during cognitive therapy.
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In an Iranian sample, the rumination scale had a Cronbach's alpha of 90% and a 3-week retest reliability of 83%.
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