Applied Psychology

Applied Psychology

The Effectiveness of Adolescent-Centered Mindfulness on Co-rumination and Depression in Adolescent Girls with Depressive Symptoms

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Saeed Ariapooran 1
Narges Goodarzi 2
Javad Karimi 3
1 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanistic and Literature Sciences, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran.
2 M.A in Psychology, Faculty of Huminitic and Literature Sciences, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran.
3 Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Literature and Humanistic Sciences, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran
10.48308/apsy.2025.239972.1834
Abstract
Aim: This study examined the effectiveness of adolescent-centered mindfulness in reducing co-rumination and depressive symptoms in adolescent girls.
 
Method: A quasi-experimental design with pretest, posttest, and follow-up was used. Twenty-six adolescent girls with depressive symptoms in Borujerd were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received eight sessions of adolescent-centered mindfulness. Measures included co-rumination and the 13-item Beck Depression Inventory. Repeated-measures ANOVA was conducted.
 
Results: Mindfulness intervention significantly reduced co-rumination (F = 5.67, p < 0.03) and depression (F = 17.57, p < 0.001), with effects maintained at follow-up (p < 0.05).
 
Conclusion: Adolescent-centered mindfulness is an effective intervention for reducing co-rumination and depressive symptoms in adolescent girls.
Keywords
Co-Rumination
Depression
Adolescent-Centered Mindfulness
Subjects
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