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ArticleBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Not Feeling It: Modifiable Correlates of Anhedonia.

Marina F Thomas, Gloria Mittmann, Marie Celine Dorczok, Verena Steiner-Hofbauer

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Marina F ThomasResearch Centre Transitional Psychiatry, University Hospital Tulln-NOE LGA, Faculty of Medicine, Karl Landsteiner University, 3430 Tulln, Austria.ORCID 0000-0001-7967-2165
Gloria MittmannResearch Centre Transitional Psychiatry, University Hospital Tulln-NOE LGA, Faculty of Medicine, Karl Landsteiner University, 3430 Tulln, Austria.ORCID 0000-0003-2750-7779
Marie Celine DorczokResearch Centre Transitional Psychiatry, University Hospital Tulln-NOE LGA, Faculty of Medicine, Karl Landsteiner University, 3430 Tulln, Austria.ORCID 0009-0009-9511-728X
Verena Steiner-HofbauerResearch Centre Transitional Psychiatry, University Hospital Tulln-NOE LGA, Faculty of Medicine, Karl Landsteiner University, 3430 Tulln, Austria.ORCID 0000-0003-4949-9589

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Abstract

backgroundAnhedonia denotes a reduced capacity of experiencing pleasure, which is often reported by individuals with psychiatric disorders such as depression and polysubstance use disorders. Since anhedonia is a critical factor influencing the well-being of psychiatric and general populations, it is important to investigate predictors of anhedonia.

methodWe conducted a survey in

resultsTogether, the predictors explained 20% of the variance in anhedonia. We found a positive association of polysubstance use with anhedonia, indicating that the more substances individuals consumed, the more anhedonia they reported. Problems with social media were not significantly related to anhedonia. Concerning coping styles, individuals with a more problem-focused coping style (e.g., planning) reported significantly lower levels of anhedonia, whereas emotion-focused coping (e.g., seeking social support) was unrelated to anhedonia. Mindfulness negatively correlated with anhedonia.

conclusionsThe present study adds to research on behavioral and dispositional predictors of anhedonia and underlines the positive impact of mindfulness and problem-focused coping on anhedonia.

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copingdepressionInternet addictionmindfulnessproblematic social media usesocial media addictionsubstance use

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