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Longitudinal Relations between Depressive Symptoms and Externalizing Behavior in Adolescence: Moderating Effects of Maltreatment Experience and Gender
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Brensilver, Matthew; Negriff, Sonya; Mennen, Ferol E.; Trickett, Penelope K. – Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 2011
Among the explanations for the high rates of co-occurrence between depressive symptoms and externalizing behavior is the possibility of direct causal associations between the two symptom groups. However, the mechanisms by which co-occurrence arises may not be the same across etiologically significant variables. A gender-balanced sample of 303…
Descriptors: Females, Adolescents, Depression (Psychology), Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
The Protective Role of Perceived Social Support against the Manifestation of Depressive Symptoms in Peer Victims
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Tanigawa, Diane; Furlong, Michael J.; Felix, Erika D.; Sharkey, Jill D. – Journal of School Violence, 2011
Students who are victimized by their peers are at risk for developing depressive symptoms, which is detrimental for academic and social development. Social support may be a protective factor for peer victims, and the manner in which this occurs may vary according to gender, age, and other demographic variables. This study examined the main and…
Descriptors: Grade 8, Depression (Psychology), Social Support Groups, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)