Date of Award
Spring 4-2018
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts - Psychology
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Nathan Sparkman
Second Advisor
Dr. Sylvia Middlebrook
Third Advisor
Dr. Sarah Savoy
Fourth Advisor
Dr. Luis Aguerrevere
Abstract
Introduction: In general populations, schizotypy and depressive symptoms may be present at sub-clinical levels. Previous research has shown that schizotypy may negatively associate with underlying factors of health promotion. Furthermore, depressive symptoms have also been shown to negatively correlate with underlying factors of health promotion. Method: Undergraduate students and Mturk users were asked to complete an online questionnaire consisting of surveys measuring schizotypy, depressive symptoms and health promotion. Results: A meditation model showed a significant negative indirect effect of schizotypy through depressive symptoms on health promotion. Additionally, schizotypy positively predicted health promotion when depressive symptoms were controlled. Discussion: Results support previous research that depressive symptoms may act to nullify positive outcomes, or worsen negative outcomes associated with schizotypy. This suggests that interventions that target depressive symptoms may be more effective on health outcomes when a person presents with high schizotypy, and may lead to a positive health promoting lifestyle.
Repository Citation
Rice, Michael, "Schizotypy and Health Promotion: The Mediating Role of Depressive Symptoms" (2018). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 160.
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/160
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