Temporal associations between depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and satisfaction with family life: A 15-year study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In South Korea, depression has significant economic and social impacts, including increased healthcare costs and a relatively high suicide rate. Reducing the prevalence of depressive symptoms in the general population is therefore an important public health goal in this country. To achieve this goal, it is essential to identify the factors that may increase or decrease the risk of depression. This study examined the association between depressive symptoms and two indicators of wellbeing: self-esteem and satisfaction with family life. A primary objective was to examine whether higher self-esteem and satisfaction with family life could predict a decrease in depressive symptoms in the future.

Methods

A large representative sample was used, collected over a 15-year

SUBMITTER: Joshanloo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10040576 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature