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Direct linkKim, Jungmeen; Cicchetti, Dante – Child Development, 2006
This study used latent growth modeling to investigate longitudinal relationships between self-system processes and depressive symptoms among maltreated (n=142) and nonmaltreated children (n=109) aged 6--11 years. On average, self-esteem and self-agency increased and depressive symptoms decreased over time. Multivariate growth modeling indicated…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Children, Control Groups, Self Esteem
