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Depression and school functioning in non-referred adolescents: a pilot study.

G Masi1, B Sbrana, P Poli

  • 1University of Pisa, IRCCS Stella Maris, Italy. masi@inpe.unipi.it

Child Psychiatry and Human Development
|June 14, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Adolescents' emotional beliefs about school significantly correlate with depressive symptoms. While females reported more depression and anxiety, academic failure did not impact self-image, suggesting nuanced links between academic self-perception and mental health.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Background:

  • Self-image and perceived competencies are linked to adolescent depression.
  • School functioning is crucial for adolescent self-esteem and self-worth.
  • Academic self-image directly influences global self-image and has psychopathological implications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the relationship between academic self-image and self-reported depressive symptoms in adolescents.
  • To investigate the psychopathological implications of academic self-perception.

Main Methods:

  • A preliminary report assessed academic self-image using a specific questionnaire.
  • Self-reported depressive symptoms were evaluated with the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI).

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  • Data were collected from a school sample of 150 adolescents.

    • Main Results:

    • Emotional beliefs about schooling and learning showed a significant association with depressive symptomatology.
    • Females reported higher scores on the CDI and exhibited greater school anxiety.
    • Actual school failure did not negatively affect academic self-image.

    Conclusions:

    • Emotional components of academic self-image are significantly related to depressive feelings in adolescents.
    • Different facets of academic self-image may have varying associations with depressive symptoms.
    • Findings highlight the importance of considering academic self-perception in adolescent mental health assessments.