title: Temperament and major depression in 11 to 16 year olds.
abstract: Temperament (EAS teacher and parent questionnaire) and mental state (modified DISC-C interview with adolescent) was systematically assessed in 193 11 to 16 year olds (112 girls, 81 boys) screened for major depression in the community. Sex differences in the structure of temperament were noted from both parent and teacher reports. High (negative) emotionality alone was associated with major depression, particularly (but not exclusively) in girls.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, U.K.
authors.forename: I M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Goodyer
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ashby
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Altham
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vize
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D004644:Emotions; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009043:Motor Activity; D010552:Personality Assessment; D012792:Shyness; D012919:Social Behavior; D013694:Temperament