Interest-Curiosity, Depression, and Peer Relationships Among Chinese Adolescents: A Cross-Lagged, Semi-Longitudinal Study.

IF 2.8 3区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL Psychology Research and Behavior Management Pub Date : 2025-03-01 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.2147/PRBM.S499158

Jiali He, Hanshu Liu

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Abstract

Background: Based on cognitive-behavioral therapy and the positive emotion expansion and construction theory, this study investigated how interest-curiosity influences adolescent peer relationships through depressive symptoms.

Methods: A cross-lagged, semi-longitudinal study was conducted with Chinese adolescents (N = 224; M_age = 13.23, SD = 0.95). Data were collected in December 2023 (T1) and March 2024 (T2). Semi-longitudinal analyses were employed to examine the relationships among interest-curiosity, depressive symptoms, and peer relationships.

Results: The findings revealed that (1) adolescents with higher levels of interest-curiosity tended to experience lower levels of depressive symptoms over time; (2) adolescents who reported higher levels of depressive symptoms were more likely to experience difficulties in peer relationships; and (3) the positive influence of interest-curiosity on peer relationships was explained by its role in reducing depressive symptoms.

Conclusion: This study highlights the crucial role of interest-curiosity in adolescent development. The findings suggest that fostering adolescents' interest-curiosity may help reduce depressive symptoms and consequently enhance peer relationships.

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Psychology Research and Behavior Management Multiple-

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4.50

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4.70%

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341

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16 weeks

期刊介绍： Psychology Research and Behavior Management is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal focusing on the science of psychology and its application in behavior management to develop improved outcomes in the clinical, educational, sports and business arenas. Specific topics covered in the journal include: -Neuroscience, memory and decision making -Behavior modification and management -Clinical applications -Business and sports performance management -Social and developmental studies -Animal studies The journal welcomes submitted papers covering original research, clinical studies, surveys, reviews and evaluations, guidelines, expert opinion and commentary, case reports and extended reports.