Irregularity in Daily Activities Predicts Depression via Reduced Perceived Control: A Daily Diary Study.

Key Points

• The study aims to explore how irregular daily activities impact depression through perceived control.
• Used a daily diary approach to track participants' routines
• Assessed perceived control and mental health outcomes
• Examined the relationship between daily irregularities and depression
• Found a significant link between irregular daily activities and increased depression
• Reduced perceived control mediated the relationship between activity irregularity and mental health
• Circadian rhythm factors were also considered in the analysis