Rumination and Moderators of Multifinality: Predicting Internalizing Symptoms and Alcohol Use During Adolescence

Rumination is the process of thinking repeatedly about negative emotions and is a risk factor for many mental health concerns. This study examined possible influences in the lives of youth who experience rumination and how they might end up experiencing depression, anxiety, and alcohol use. Rumination during 9th grade was found to be related to internalizing symptoms (i.e., depression and anxiety symptoms) as well as alcohol use in 11th grade based on distinct factors.