Overgeneralization: an important but non-homogeneous construct

Two self-report scales--the Cognitions Questionnaire (Fennell & Campbell, 1984) and the Attitudes to Self Scale (Carver & Ganellen, 1983)--which attempt to measure overgeneralization in depression are described. In line with previous research, both measures correlated with levels of depressi...

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Published inBritish journal of clinical psychology Vol. 29 ( Pt 4); p. 443
Main Authors MacLeod, A K, Williams, J M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.11.1990
Subjects
Depression - psychology
Female
Generalization (Psychology)
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Self Concept
Set (Psychology)
Thinking
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Summary:Two self-report scales--the Cognitions Questionnaire (Fennell & Campbell, 1984) and the Attitudes to Self Scale (Carver & Ganellen, 1983)--which attempt to measure overgeneralization in depression are described. In line with previous research, both measures correlated with levels of depression, but the lack of a direct relationship between them implies that the construct of overgeneralization may not be a homogeneous one. Suggestions are made for future research which include elaboration of the construct and the development of new methods for measuring it.
ISSN:0144-6657
DOI:10.1111/j.2044-8260.1990.tb00911.x