Overall, these results support the hypothesis that depressive symptoms are associated with subsequent stressors but the same effect is not found in women with only nondepressive diagnoses. Although depressive symptoms were not related to the quality of interpersonal problem-solving, IPS was a significant predictor of later interpersonal stress, which in turn predicted depressive reactions. Thus, as hypothesized, dysfunctional problem-solving contributes to stress occurrence, but such dysfunctions are not limited to currently depressed women. Daley et al. However, hierarchical multiple regression analyses controlling for the effects of symptomatology indicated that RAAS did not contribute to event occurrence above and beyond psychopathology.
Autonomy reflects valuing of independence and self-reliance and an achievement orientation.
However, regression analyses controlling for psychopathology indicated that only Autonomy made a significant incremental contribution beyond symptoms. Thus, the Autonomy subscale appears to predict more frequent and more conflicted interpersonal events. These preliminary results highlight the importance of viewing clinically significant depression as a disorder of the transactions between the person and the environment. Stressors contribute to depression, but people contribute to some stressors. The present results indicate that certain dysfunctional interpersonal skills and cognitions play a role in the occurrence of stressful life events.