Family Incivility and Adolescent Depression
Author Information
Author(s): Miao Miao, Jin Shuai, Gan Yiqun, Iwasa Hajime, Yoshida Yuko
Primary Institution: Peking University
Hypothesis
Family incivility is positively associated with depression.
Conclusion
Family incivility is linked to higher levels of depression in adolescents, with different effects based on sex.
Supporting Evidence
- Family incivility was positively associated with depression at both time points.
- Self-compassion mediated the relationship between family incivility and depression in females.
- Sex differences moderated the impact of family incivility on depression.
Takeaway
When families are rude to each other, it can make kids feel really sad, and this affects boys and girls differently.
Methodology
Two waves of data were collected from high school students using questionnaires to assess family incivility, self-compassion, and depression.
Potential Biases
Self-report bias may affect the accuracy of the data on family incivility and depression.
Limitations
The study had a short time interval between data collection and relied on self-reported measures.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 999 Chinese senior high school students, aged 15 to 19, with 56.4% female and 43.6% male.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
[0.0010, 0.0232]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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