Perceived parental depression and PTSD in adolescents: mediating roles of attachment insecurity and coping style.

ABSTRACT: Background: Earthquakes can cause negative psychological states in adolescents and their parents, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Previous cross-sectional studies have shown that adolescents who perceive parental depression after an earthquake are more likely to experience PTSD. However, the mechanism underlying this process remains unclear and previous studies have not examined the association between these factors.Objective: The current study explored the mediating roles of attachment insecurity and coping style in the association between perceived parental depression and PTSD in adolescents after the Jiuzhaigou earthquake.Method: In total, 391 participants completed follow-up questionnaires at 12, 21, and 27 months (T1-T3, respectively)

SUBMITTER: Ye Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10469433 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature