Shame, early abuse, and course of depression in a clinical sample: A preliminary study

Author(s): Hunter, E.

Journal/Book: Cognition Emotion. 1997; 11: 27 Church Rd, Hove, East Sussex, England BN3 2FA. Psychology Press. 373-381.

Abstract: This study of 35 depressed patients was designed to replicate findings from a community sample of a relationship between childhood abuse and bodily shame, and bodily shame and chronic or recurrent depression. In addition, we investigated whether characterological and behavioural shame would also be related to early abuse and depression course. The relation between bodily shame and childhood abuse was replicated. When the other types of shame were considered, bodily shame was the most powerful correlate of early abuse, with behavioural shame showing no relationship. However, all three types of shame appeared to be related to chronic or recurrent course of depression.

Note: Article Andrews B, Univ London Royal Holloway & Bedford New Coll, Dept Psychol, Egham TW20 0EX, Surrey, ENGLAND

Keyword(s): MAJOR DEPRESSION; SELF-ESTEEM; GUILT; PSYCHOPATHOLOGY; EXPERIENCES; BLAME; ONSET

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