Margaret M. Fitzpatrick BSN , Avery M. Anderson PhD , Christopher Browning PhD , Jodi L. Ford PhD
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Abstract
Objective
This study examines the associations between family and friend support and depressive and anxiety symptoms among adolescents, considering potential sex differences.
Methods
Secondary data from a longitudinal cohort study of 1,348 adolescents ages 11–17 were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression, controlling for relevant factors. Interaction terms between sex and support were created to examine moderation by sex.
Results
Youth who reported higher family support reported lower depressive symptoms (b = −0.53, p < .001) and lower anxiety symptoms (b = −0.39, p < .001). Similarly, youth's higher reported friend support was associated with lower depressive symptoms (b = −0.52, p < .001) and lower anxiety symptoms (b = −0.44, p < .001). Effects were not modified by sex.
Conclusion
Understanding modifiable factors such as supportive systems is important to mitigate mental health disorders. Further investigation of protective factors for promoting adolescent mental health is needed.
期刊介绍：
The Journal of Pediatric Health Care, the official journal of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, provides scholarly clinical information and research regarding primary, acute and specialty health care for children of newborn age through young adulthood within a family-centered context. The Journal disseminates multidisciplinary perspectives on evidence-based practice and emerging policy, advocacy and educational issues that are of importance to all healthcare professionals caring for children and their families.
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