Discriminant Ability of the Sense of Coherence Scale: Manageability, Meaningfulness, and Comprehensibility as Classifiers of Depression

Author(s): James B. Hittner, Rhonda Swickert

DOI: https://doi.org/10.65030/idr.08017

Abstract: This study examined the ability of the Sense of Coherence subscales (manageability, meaningfulness, and comprehensibility) to effectively discriminate between 150 depressed and non-depressed college students. Results indicated that all three subscales significantly discriminated depressed from non-depressed individuals. Furthermore, the manageability and meaningfulness scales were comparable in discriminative power, and both scales discriminated more effectively than the comprehensibility scale. Directions for future work were suggested and the importance of conducting prospective research studies was emphasized.

Keywords: Sense of coherence; Depression; College students; Psychological assessment; Individual differences; Discriminant analysis

Pages: 171-175

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