Publication Date
Spring 5-1-2025
Document Type
Student Project
First Advisor
Lilly, Michelle
Second Advisor
Hoffman, Donavan
Degree Name
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
Department
Department of Psychology
Abstract
"Investigation of Anhedonia" serves as an independent study where a Literature Review was conducted to research different aspects and elements of the psychological phenomenon known as Anhedonia. With the support of psychology mentors and utilization of the library's resources, the research investigated what Anhedonia is and how it is connected to stress and trauma, the trajectory or progression of Anhedonia and its symptoms, the connection to more well known psychological disorders like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, and Anhedonia's status of a stress response and whether or not it could be considered a separate disorder. The significance of the literature in this review helps to expand the understanding of anhedonia as more than just another trauma response and helps to make it stand apart from other impactful psychological phenomena like PTSD or Major Depressive Disorder, MDD. Finally, the literature will assert the research potential for improved medical intervention discoveries.
Recommended Citation
Littlejohn, Austin G., "Investigation of Anhedonia: A Literature Review" (2025). Honors Capstones. 1546.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/1546
