Disciplines
Psychology
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Depression is a common and complex psychiatric disorder that can affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. It is currently characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of interest in life (Depressive Disorders, n.d.). Depression can have an impact on an individual's attitude in life such as their growth mindset. A Growth mindset is an individual’s belief that their abilities can be developed and improved through effort and learning (Dweck, 2016). This way of thinking can lead to increased resilience, learning, and achievement. Another area that can impact depression and a growth mindset is cognitive dysfunction. Cognitive dysfunction refers to a range of difficulties in cognitive functioning, such as problems with attention, memory, and decision-making (Lam et al., 2014). This current study seeks to examine the influence of cognitive dysfunctions on the relationship between growth mindset and depression throughout the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of N = 312 African American men answered a survey using Qualtrics. Results suggest that cognitive dysfunction fully mediated the relationship between growth mindsets and depression. Findings suggest that while developing a growth mindset is important for reinforcing a resilient perspective, reducing dysfunctional cognitions may be a necessary component of growth.
Keywords: African American, cognitive dysfunction, COVID-19, depression, growth mindset
Sources:
Lam, R. W., Kennedy, S. H., Mclntyre, R. S., & Khullar, A. (2014). Cognitive dysfunction in major depressive disorder: effects on psychosocial functioning and implications for treatment. Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 59(12), 649–654. https://doi.org/10.1177/070674371405901206
Depressive Disorders. Psychiatry Online. (n.d.). Retrieved March 14, 2023, from https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787.x04_Depressive_Disorders
Dweck, C. (2016). What having a "growth mindset" actually means. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved March 14, 2023, from https://hbr.org/2016/01/what-having-a-growth-mindset-actually-means
Academic department under which the project should be listed
RCHSS - Psychological Science
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Tyler Collette
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Exploring the Interactions Between Cognitive Impairment, Depression, and Growth Mindset Among African Americans in the COVID-19 Era
Depression is a common and complex psychiatric disorder that can affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. It is currently characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of interest in life (Depressive Disorders, n.d.). Depression can have an impact on an individual's attitude in life such as their growth mindset. A Growth mindset is an individual’s belief that their abilities can be developed and improved through effort and learning (Dweck, 2016). This way of thinking can lead to increased resilience, learning, and achievement. Another area that can impact depression and a growth mindset is cognitive dysfunction. Cognitive dysfunction refers to a range of difficulties in cognitive functioning, such as problems with attention, memory, and decision-making (Lam et al., 2014). This current study seeks to examine the influence of cognitive dysfunctions on the relationship between growth mindset and depression throughout the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of N = 312 African American men answered a survey using Qualtrics. Results suggest that cognitive dysfunction fully mediated the relationship between growth mindsets and depression. Findings suggest that while developing a growth mindset is important for reinforcing a resilient perspective, reducing dysfunctional cognitions may be a necessary component of growth.
Keywords: African American, cognitive dysfunction, COVID-19, depression, growth mindset
Sources:
Lam, R. W., Kennedy, S. H., Mclntyre, R. S., & Khullar, A. (2014). Cognitive dysfunction in major depressive disorder: effects on psychosocial functioning and implications for treatment. Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 59(12), 649–654. https://doi.org/10.1177/070674371405901206
Depressive Disorders. Psychiatry Online. (n.d.). Retrieved March 14, 2023, from https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787.x04_Depressive_Disorders
Dweck, C. (2016). What having a "growth mindset" actually means. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved March 14, 2023, from https://hbr.org/2016/01/what-having-a-growth-mindset-actually-means