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Predicting depression from temperament, personality, and patterns of social relations

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Finch, John F., Graziano, William G.·2001·Journal of Personality
DOI 10.1111/1467-6494.00135
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The present study used a levels-of-analysis perspective (McAdams, 1995) to link temperament to depression. We hypothesized a mediational role for three personality variables (Agreeableness, Extraversion, Neuroticism) and two interpersonal variables (social support and negative social exchange) in channeling the effects of temperament. A structural equation modeling approach supported the hypothesis that these three personality variables were mediators of the link between temperament and depression. The patterns of mediation differed for Agreeableness, Extraversion, and Neuroticism. In addition to the three personality variables, social support and negative social exchange were also found to mediate the effects of temperament. There was no evidence that patterns of relations among the variables differed between males and females. Results are discussed in terms of a levels-of-analysis approach to the examination of the effects of temperament and personality on adaptation outcomes.

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Authors
Finch, J. F., & Graziano, W. G.
Affiliations
Texas A&M University (US)
Venue
Journal of Personality
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2001-02
Volume
69
Issue
1
Pages
27-55
ISSN
  • 0022-3506 (ISSN-L)
  • 1467-6494
DOI
10.1111/1467-6494.00135
OpenAlex
W1991411533
Cited by
115
References
87
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.77
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 323 d)
Locations
  • Journal of Personality (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Traits and Psychology
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
Keywords
depression, temperament, personality, agreeableness, extraversion, neuroticism, social support, mediation, interpersonal relationships, gender differences
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological, Adolescent, Adult, Affect, Depression, Female, Forecasting, Humans, Interpersonal Relations, Male, Personality, Personality Inventory, Social Behavior, Temperament

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