Ramano, Enos MorankoanaDe Beer, Marianne2021-11-082021-11-082020Ramano, E.M. & De Beer, M. 2020, 'The outcome of two occupational therapy group programs on the social functioning of individuals with major depressive disorder', Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, vol. 36, no. 1, pp. 29-54.1541-3101 (online)0164-212X (print)10.1080/0164212X.2019.1663336http://hdl.handle.net/2263/82590Individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) frequently experience interpersonal difficulties. This study compared two occupational therapy group programs, an existing discussion/activity program and a new activity-based group program, on the social functioning of individuals with MDD. A concurrent embedded mixed methods intervention advanced design was employed. One hundred voluntary individuals, 50 in each group, were pre- and post-tested with the Social Interaction Scale and participants’ experiences were documented with self-report questionnaires and focus group interviews. The new activity-based program showed significant (p < 0.004) improvement on the total outcome compared to the existing program. Participants of both programs experienced improved social interaction.en© 2019 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. This is an electronic version of an article published in Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, vol. 36, no. 1, pp. 29-54, 2020. doi : 10.1080/0164212X.2019.1663336. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health is available online at : https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/ioii20.Major depressive disorder (MDD)Occupational therapy groupsSocial functioningMixed methodsPostprint Article