Perceiving social pressure not to feel negative predicts depressive symptoms in daily life.
Egon DejonckheereBrock BastianEiko I FriedSean C MurphyPeter KuppensPublished in: Depression and anxiety (2017)
Together, these findings indicate how perceived societal norms may contribute to depression, hinting at a possible malignant consequence of society's denouncement of negative emotions. Clinical implications are discussed.