Lay theories of causes of and cures for depression in a Turkish university sample

Cirakoglu O., Kokdemir D., Demirutku K.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND PERSONALITY, cilt.31, sa.8, ss.795-806, 2003 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 31 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2003
  • Doi Numarası: 10.2224/sbp.2003.31.8.795
  • Dergi Adı: SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND PERSONALITY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.795-806
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: depression, lay theories, university students, attribution, Turkish, OVERCOMING PSYCHOLOGICAL-PROBLEMS, MENTAL-ILLNESS, STUDENTS, DIMENSIONS, ATTITUDES, BELIEFS
  • TED Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

This paper reports a study on university students' attributions for the causes of and cures for depression conducted in a Turkish sample. Results revealed six components for causes, which were trauma, job-related problems, loss, disposition, intimacy, and isolation. Seven components were found for cures, which were hobby, sensation seeking, avoidance, professional help, religious practices, esteem, and spiritual activities. Men rated religious practices as more useful than women did. No other differences pertaining to gender or previous contact were found. Results are discussed together with the limitations of the study.