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Journal of Patient Safety & Quality Improvement

Comparative Study of Historical Memory, Self-Compassion, and Cognitive Flexibility in Depressed and Healthy Individuals

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Maryam Akherati 1
Mahboobeh Taher 2
Hakimeh Aghaei 2
Ehsan Taghian 3
1 Allergy Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
2 Department of Psychology, Shahrood Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrood, Iran.
3 Ebnesina Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
10.22038/psj.2024.80806.1433
Abstract
Introduction:
Depression is one of the most common debilitating disorders. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the effects of depression on self-compassion, cognitive flexibility, and historical memory in comparison with normal people.
Materials and Methods:
In a descriptive study, 43 depressed patients and 43 healthy subjects were enrolled. The scale of depression, self-compassion, cognitive flexibility, and historical memory were examined in these subjects. The data were analyzed using SPSS software version 22.
Results:
This study showed that self-compassion, cognitive flexibility, and historical memory have a statistically significant reduction in depressed patients compared to healthy subjects (p<0.05).
Conclusion:
Our study demonstrates that depression can significantly impact historical memory, personality traits (like self-compassion), and cognitive capabilities (like cognitive flexibility). These findings have important implications for understanding and treating depression in real-world settings.
Keywords
Cognitive Flexibility
Depression
Historical Memory
Self-Compassion
Subjects
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Journal of Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
Volume 12, Issue 3
Summer 2024
Pages 145-151