Developing a preventive approach to depression: focusing on interpersonal optimism

2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26380918
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Clinical psychology
• Research Institution: University of Tsukuba
• Principal Investigator: SAWAMIYA YOKO 筑波大学, 人間系, 教授 (60310215)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): 岩壁 茂 お茶の水女子大学, 基幹研究院, 准教授 (10326522) ; 濱口 佳和 筑波大学, 人間系, 教授 (20272289) ; 福島 哲夫 大妻女子大学, 人間関係学部, 教授 (60316916) ; 青木 みのり 日本女子大学, 人間社会学部, 教授 (80349175)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Keywords: 楽観性 / 予防的予防的アプローチ / ポジティブ心理学 / 認知行動療法

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In this study, We attempted to evaluate the effects of a preventive approach to depression that focuses on interpersonal optimism. Using a positive psychology model, We implemented positive interventions focusing on optimism—a positive facet of the human psyche. Using a sustained assessment process, We evaluated whether change in interpersonal optimism has a mitigating impact on depression. We also continuously evaluated the effectiveness of a positive intervention-focused interview process. The results suggest that the interpersonal optimism-focused preventive approach is effective to some extent.

Free Research Field

臨床心理学