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Cognitive and Behavioral Predictors of Light Therapy Use

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  • Kathryn A Roecklein
  • Julie A Schumacher
  • Megan A Miller
  • Natalie C Ernecoff

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Objective: Although light therapy is effective in the treatment of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and other mood disorders, only 53–79% of individuals with SAD meet remission criteria after light therapy. Perhaps more importantly, only 12–41% of individuals with SAD continue to use the treatment even after a previous winter of successful treatment. Method: Participants completed surveys regarding (1) social, cognitive, and behavioral variables used to evaluate treatment adherence for other health-related issues, expectations and credibility of light therapy, (2) a depression symptoms scale, and (3) self-reported light therapy use. Results: Individuals age 18 or older responded (n = 40), all reporting having been diagnosed with a mood disorder for which light therapy is indicated. Social support and self-efficacy scores were predictive of light therapy use (p's

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  • Kathryn A Roecklein & Julie A Schumacher & Megan A Miller & Natalie C Ernecoff, 2012. "Cognitive and Behavioral Predictors of Light Therapy Use," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 7(6), pages 1-6, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0039275
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0039275
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