Journal article
The Role of Self-Concepts in Emerging Adult Depression: A Systematic Research Synthesis
Journal of adult development, Vol.27(1), pp.36-48
03/2020
DOI: 10.1007/s10804-018-09324-7
Abstract
Emerging adults have the highest rates of depression compared to other age groups, yet effective, developmentally appropriate interventions are scarce. A growing body of research suggests an important link exists between self-concepts and depression. To contribute to the dialogue regarding emerging adult depression, theory, and potential points of intervention, a systematic research synthesis (SRS) on the state of knowledge of the relationship between self-concepts (self-esteem, self-efficacy, locus of control, and mastery) and emerging adult depression was conducted using the vulnerability and stress process models. Three primary findings emerged: a greater breadth of work has examined self-esteem and has provided support for its relationship with depression; research on self-efficacy, mastery, and locus of control is minimal with mixed results; and self-concepts work in differential ways to impact depression. Preliminary evidence suggests interpersonal stressors have a contributing role in the relationship between self-concepts and depression. Results identify new avenues of interventions to pursue for a population at risk for depression and in need of developmentally appropriate treatment options.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The Role of Self-Concepts in Emerging Adult Depression: A Systematic Research Synthesis
- Creators
- Kayla Reed-Fitzke
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of adult development, Vol.27(1), pp.36-48
- DOI
- 10.1007/s10804-018-09324-7
- ISSN
- 1068-0667
- eISSN
- 1573-3440
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 03/2020
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Quantitative Foundations; Public Policy Center (Archive)
- Record Identifier
- 9983993487902771
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