An 8-month longitudinal study is proposed that evaluates the developing relationships between clinically depressed college students and their (nondepressed) roommates. A sample of approximately 150 depressed individuals is anticipated. Control groups of normal roommates, and roommates where one person displays nondepressive psychopathology will be used. Multiple measures of each subject's interpersonal behaviors, emotional reactions and cognitions regarding their roommates will be gathered at 2-month intervals.
The aim of the project is to evaluate interpersonal theories of depression and to identify relationship factors that contribute to a maintenance of depression.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01MH040308-02
Application #
3378369
Study Section
(PCBA)
Project Start
1985-06-01
Project End
1987-09-30
Budget Start
1986-06-01
Budget End
1987-09-30
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1986
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Florida State University
Department
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
020520466
City
Tallahassee
State
FL
Country
United States
Zip Code
32306
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