Examining Side Effects and Emotional Blunting of Antidepressants
Title
Examining Side Effects and Emotional Blunting of Antidepressants
Description
This study examined the differences between side-effects and emotional blunting in those currently taking an antidepressant versus those not taking one. It was predicted that the incidence of each side-effect would be significantly greater for those currently taking an antidepressant, and that the side-effects would decrease with time taking the medication. It was also expected that the degree of emotional blunting would be significantly greater for those currently taking an antidepressant than for the other two groups, and that emotional blunting would decrease over time. The data for this study was from a 45 question survey that was successfully completed by 256 participants. The survey questions asked about demographic information, side-effects experienced, and the degree of emotional blunting experienced by the participants. Results revealed a significant difference in the rates of side-effects among the three groups, as well as a significant difference in emotional blunting scores among the three groups. These results suggest that those with experience taking an antidepressant either currently or previously experience significantly worse side-effects and emotional blunting than those who have never taken one.
Creator
Green, Rebecca
Publisher
Rider University
Date
Relation
Baccalaureate Honors Program
Format
Adobe Acrobat PDF
Language
English
Type
Capstone
Collection
Citation
Green, Rebecca, “Examining Side Effects and Emotional Blunting of Antidepressants,” Rider Student Research, accessed March 29, 2024, https://riderstudents.omeka.net/items/show/28.