Depression in Black Single Mothers: A Test of a Theoretical Model.
The aim of this study was to test a theoretical model of depression for Black single mothers. Participants were 208 Black single mothers, aged 18 to 45, recruited from community settings. The a priori over-identified recursive theoretical model was tested via the LISREL 9.1 program using a maximum likelihood estimation for structural equation modeling. The chi-square indicated that there was an excellent fit of the model with the data, χ(2)(1, N = 208) = .05, p = .82. The fit indices for the model were excellent. Path coefficients were statistically significant for seven out of eight of the direct paths within the model (p < .05). The two indirect paths were also statistically significant. The theory was supported and can be applied by health care professionals when working with depressed Black single mothers.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Ewing, USA Rahshidaatkins@hotmail.com.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D000786:Anger; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology; D063505:Racism / Q000523:psychology; D012649:Self Concept; D015406:Single Parent / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
Black single mothers; depression; path analysis; theoretical model