Are social pressure, bullying and low social support associated with depressive symptoms, self-harm and self-directed violence among adolescents? A cross-sectional study using a structural equation modeling approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

More in-depth evidence about the complex relationships between different risk factors and mental health among adolescents has been warranted. Thus, the aim of the study was to examine the direct and indirect effects of experiencing social pressure, bullying, and low social support on mental health problems in adolescence.

Methods

A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022 among 15 823 Norwegian adolescents, aged 13-19 years. Structural Equation Modelling was used to assess the relationships between socioeconomic status, social pressure, bullying, social support, depressive symptoms, self-harm and suicide thoughts.

Results

Poor family economy and low parental education were associated with high pressure, low parental support and depressive sy

SUBMITTER: Stea TH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10981317 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature