The Effects of Acculturative Stress on Depression in Adolescents from Multicultural Families: The Moderated Mediating Effect of Ethnic Identity Through Body Dissatisfaction
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Abstract
This study examined the mediated moderating effect of ethnic identity through associated body dissatisfaction on the relationship between acculturative stress and depression. Data from the sixth year of the Multicultural Adolescents Panel Survey conducted by the National Youth Policy Institute were used for analysis. The participants were 424 multicultural adolescents (218 boys, 206 girls; mean age = 14.99 years, SD = 0.33). Data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics 27 and PROCESS Macro 4.2, AMOS22. The results showed that body dissatisfaction partially mediated the relationship between acculturative stress and depression. Further, ethnic identity significantly moderated the relationship between acculturative stress and bodily dissatisfaction. Finally, the moderated mediating effect of ethnic identity on depression, through the effect of acculturative stress on body dissatisfaction, was significant. These results suggest that efforts to improve ethnic identity are needed to prevent depression in multicultural adolescents.
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The International Journal of Mental Health and Addictions (IJMH) is a publication that specializes in presenting the latest research, policies, causes, literature reviews, prevention, and treatment of mental health and addiction-related topics. It focuses on mental health, substance addictions, behavioral addictions, as well as concurrent mental health and addictive disorders. By publishing peer-reviewed articles of high quality, the journal aims to spark an international discussion on issues related to mental health and addiction and to offer valuable insights into how these conditions impact individuals, families, and societies. The journal covers a wide range of fields, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, criminology, public health, psychiatry, history, and law. It publishes various types of articles, including feature articles, review articles, clinical notes, research notes, letters to the editor, and commentaries. The journal is published six times a year.