[Does self-worth mediate the effects of socio-environmental experiences on depression among fifth and sixth grade students?].
This study investigated self-worth as a mediator between socio-environmental experiences and depression. A sample of 255 fifth and sixth grade students completed self-report questionnaires assessing self-worth, depression, and socio-environmental experiences of social support and stressors. Data for both males and females showed a direct effect of "friend support" on depression. However, for males, but not females, self-worth also mediated the influence of "friend support" on depression.
Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan. nnishino@gctv.ne.jp
Yasuyo
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Nishino
Sachiko
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Kobayashi
Tomoko
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Kitagawa
D002648:Child; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires