Author(s): ZHENG Xin-yue, XUAN Li, YANG Lu-lu, YAO Shu-qiao, XIAO Jing, Beijing Key Laboratory of Learning and Cognition and Department of Psychology, Capital Normal University
Pages: 808-811
Year: 2014 Issue:  5
Journal: Chinese Journal of Clinical Psychology
Keyword:  Dysfunctional attitude; Daily hassles; Depressive symptoms; Dimension; Moderation effect;
Abstract: Objective: To investigate the role of daily hassles in the relationship between dysfunctional attitude and depressive symptoms in college students. Methods: 361 females and 174 males were recruited and asked to complete the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, and General Social and Academic Hassles Scale. Results: 1The Dysfunctional Attitude, depressive symptoms and daily hassles had significant positive correlation(P<0.01). 2Daily Hassel(β=0.612, P<0.05) and its dimensions of social hassles(β=0.682, P<0.01) and perceived general hassles(β=0.559, P<0.05) had a significant moderating effect on the relationship between the Dysfunctional Attitude and depressive symptoms. Conclusion: The dysfunctional attitude not only has a direct effect on the depressive symptoms, on which Daily hassles may exert an important moderating effect.