Distinguishing transient versus stable aspects of depression in New Zealand Pacific Island children using Generalizability Theory

The distinction between temporary versus enduring or state/trait aspects of depression is important. More precise distinction would improve understanding of the aetiology of depression and those aspects most amenable to intervention thus identifying more homogeneous, dynamic targets for clinical trials. Generalizability Theory has been proposed as useful for disentangling state and trait components of psychopathology.

Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - November 16, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Janis Paterson, Oleg N. Medvedev, Alexander Sumich, El-Shadan Tautolo, Christian U. Kr ägeloh, Rose Sisk, Robert K. McNamara, Michael Berk, Ajit Narayanan, Richard J. Siegert Tags: Research paper Source Type: research