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Low Family Satisfaction and Depression in Adolescence: The Role of Self-Esteem

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  • Vasilis Stavropoulos
  • Helen Lazaratou
  • Euterpi Marini
  • Dimitris Dikeos

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Background- Self-esteem constitutes a pivotal individual characteristic during adolescence, which is intertwined both with family processes and the development of depression. Similarly, adverse family environment has been associated with adolescent depression. Aim- The present study aims to examine the possible contribution of adolescents’ self-esteem to the relationship between family satisfaction and the emergence of depression. Method- The total sample consisted of 1919 high schools students (mean age 16 years old). Depression was assessed with the depression subscale of the Symptom Check List-90, self-esteem with the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and family satisfaction with the Family Satisfaction Scale. Results- Findings revealed significant associations between low self-esteem and depression and low family satisfaction and depression. Additionally, the relationship between low family satisfaction and depression was found to be partially explained by low self-esteem. Results illustrate the significant associations between contextual and individual factors regarding depressive symptoms in adolescence.

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  • Vasilis Stavropoulos & Helen Lazaratou & Euterpi Marini & Dimitris Dikeos, 2015. "Low Family Satisfaction and Depression in Adolescence: The Role of Self-Esteem," Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 5(2), pages 109-109, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:jedpjl:v:5:y:2015:i:2:p:109
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    1. Keetie Roelen & Emily Taylor, 2020. "Assessing mental health in a context of extreme poverty: Validation of the rosenberg self-esteem scale in rural Haiti," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 15(12), pages 1-14, December.

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