Depression and interpersonal rejection

Optimism and social support: The providers’ perspective

“…Specifically, the expression of positive emotions and moods facilitated rewarding social interactions and positive social responses (e.g., Berry & Hansen, 1996;Harker & Keltner, 2001). Consistent with these findings, studies on social responses towards depressed people showed that they are more likely to elicit social rejection than non-depressed people (for a review, see Marcus & Nardone, 1992). In a similar vein, it was found that poor coping decreased other peoples' willingness to provide social support (Dunkel-Schetter & Skokan, 1990;Schwarzer & Weiner, 1991;Weber, 2003).…”

“…However, such positive initial reactions may change over time, especially when the costs of providing support become increasingly evident. This interpretation is supported by findings showing that the rejection of depressed persons notably increased in long-term interactions when no improvement of mood was observable (Marcus & Nardone, 1992;Winer et al, 1981). Based on these findings, one could assume that differences in social support provision depending on the recipients' optimism or pessimism may become more pronounced in long-term interactions.…”

Evaluating Depressive Symptom Interactions on Adolescent Smoking Prevention Program Mediators: A Mediated Moderation Analysis

“…Given the support in the literature, which suggests that depressed adolescents have a difficult time making friends and are often at the periphery of the social group, we are confident that the WSPT program changed cognitions rather than being able to affect change in friendships within a year (Aseltine, Gore, & Colten, 1994;Bosacki, Dane, & Marini, 2007;Henrich, Blatt, Kuperminc, Zohar, & Leadbeater, 2001;Oldehinkel, Rosmalen, Veenstra, Dijkstra, & Ormel, 2007;Pedersen, Vitaro, Barker, & Borge, 2007). Furthermore, both interpersonal and cognitive theories of depression suggest that difficulty with peer interactions, whether they are accurate with their perceptions or if they are biased in their perceptions, would agree that changing friendship groups would be unlikely (Joiner & Coyne, 1999;Lakdawalla et al, 2007;Marcus & Nardone, 1992). Future studies need to examine further whether adolescents at risk for depression perceive their social environment differently or if they interpret their environment differently.…”

Cognitive-behavioral treatment of depression, part II: Techniques for improving social functioning

“…Furthermore, over time, the reactions of others begins to change to irritability and frustration (Gotlib & Colby, 1987). The typical responses of depressed patients tends to elicit rejection from family and friends (Marcus & Nardone, 1992). Family therapy can help reduce conflict within the family.…”