Family cohesion and depression in adolescents: a mediating role of self-confidence

Authors

  • Sayyeda Taskeen Zahra Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Sadia Saleem Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Admin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.1384

Abstract

Abstract

Objective: To identify the mediating role of self-confidence in family cohesion and depression in adolescents.

Methods: The cross-sectional research design was used and study was conducted in the mainstream government schools of Lahore. A sample of 394 adolescents (boys = 54%, girls = 46%), aged 12-19 years (M = 14.76; SD = 1.39) recruited through multistage sampling strategy. Family Cohesion Scale, Self-confidence Scale and Depression Scale for Adolescents were used to measure family cohesion, self-confidence and depression respectively.

Results: A significant positive association between family cohesion and self-confidence (p < .001), and a significant negative association of family cohesion (p < .001) and self-confidence (p < .01) with depression was found. Moreover, mediation analysis revealed that self-confidence partially mediates the relationship between family cohesion and depression (p = .01).

Conclusion: Early and timely identification of risk factors can prevent from serious consequences of depression in adolescents.

Keywords: Family cohesion, self-confidence, depression, adolescents.

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Published

2020-11-06

How to Cite

Sayyeda Taskeen Zahra, Sadia Saleem, & Admin. (2020). Family cohesion and depression in adolescents: a mediating role of self-confidence. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.1384

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