Negative cognitive style in the domains of achievement and appearance was more strongly and consistently related to depressive symptoms in girls compared to boys, independently of stressors. (link.springer.com)
Negative cognitive style in the interpersonal domain was positively related to depressive symptoms in both girls and boys, except in early adolescent girls reporting few stressors. (link.springer.com)
These results indicate there may be a link between cognitive style and development of depression. (simplypsychology.org)