Aberrant positive affect dynamics in individuals with subthreshold depression: evidence from laboratory and real-world assessments

• Xiaoqi Song ^[1] ; Lijing Niu ^[1] ; Roee Admon ^[2] ; Jixin Long ^[1] ; Qian Li ^[1] ; Lanxin Peng ^[1] ; Tatia M.C. Lee ^[3] ; Ruibin Zhang ^[1]
  1. [1] Southern Medical University

     Southern Medical University

     China

     
  2. [2] University of Haifa

     University of Haifa

     Israel

     
  3. [3] The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR China

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• Localización: International journal of clinical and health psychology, ISSN 1697-2600, Vol. 24, Nº. 1, 2024, págs. 131-140
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijchp.2023.100427
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  • Abstract Background/Objective Reduced positive affect (PA) is a core feature of major depressive disorder (MDD). However, the precursor of MDD, subthreshold depression (StD), has received less attention in this regard. Therefore, we examined PA dynamics in StD, integrating laboratory-based and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) approaches.

    Method Participants were college students recruited from Chinese universities (31 with StD, and 39 healthy controls (HC)). Positive mood was induced in the laboratory by an eight-minute comedy clip used to assess PA reactivity and maintenance. To extend findings to the real world and explore mechanisms of PA maintenance, 53 participants with StD and 64 HC reported their emotional states 14 times daily for one week via EMA. Multilevel models were used to test for predictors of PA inertia.

    Results In the laboratory, participants with StD achieved the same PA reactivity as HC when facing positive stimuli, yet the curve-fitting revealed difficulties for the StD group in maintaining PA over time. Such reduced capacity was further observed in real-world settings, manifesting in significantly greater PA inertia.

    Conclusions High PA inertia in daily life may reflect resistance to mood change in StD, explaining anhedonia and difficulties with emotional maintenance, and highlighting the need for early identification.

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