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The current study compared the quality of interpersonal relationships in individuals with major depressive disorder to individuals with dysthymia, comorbid depression, nonaffective disorders, and no psychiatric disorders.

Using data from the National Comorbidity Study, a series of logistic regressions, controlling for demographic variables, were conducted to examine the strength of the association between a major depressive disorder and interpersonal dysfunction (positive and negative interactions) in contrast to other psychiatric disorders.

Respondents with current major depressive disorder reported significantly fewer positive interactions and more negative interactions with their spouse or live-in partner than those with nonaffective disorders, and than those with no psychiatric disorders. There were no significant differences in quality of interpersonal relationships between …