The relationship between anxiety and depression in adolescent depression patients: The mediating effect of hope level and coping modes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescents diagnosed with depression are particularly susceptible to anxiety and depressive symptoms, this vulnerability often diminishes their future expectations and overall outlook on life. The objective of this research was to scrutinize the associated risk factors of adolescent depression and delineated the interplay between anxiety and depressive symptoms. Concurrently, it sought to ascertain the latent mediating effects of hope levels and coping strategies within this framework.

Methods

A mixed-methods research approach was employed. For the qualitative component, 18 adolescents with depression were interviewed following a semi-structured interview guide, with sessions audio-recorded. The data were subsequently transcribed and subjected to thematic content

SUBMITTER: Lin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11336736 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature