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    Perceived stress and certain coping mechanisms significantly impact depression scores in undergraduates. Specifically, escape and dysfunctional behaviors worsened depression, while professional help-seeking and ego-protective attitudes improved it.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Health Psychology

    Background:

    • Undergraduate students frequently experience significant stress.
    • Depression is a common mental health concern among students.
    • Understanding the interplay between stress, coping, and depression is crucial for student well-being.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the relationship between perceived stress, coping strategies, and depression levels.
    • To identify specific coping techniques that mitigate or exacerbate depressive symptoms in students.
    • To explore the interaction effects of stress with certain coping mechanisms on depression.

    Main Methods:

    • A sample of 84 undergraduates completed self-report measures.
    • Beck Depression Inventory scores served as the primary dependent variable.

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  • Analyses of variance (ANOVA) were employed to assess the effects of stress and coping techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Perceived stress significantly influenced Beck Depression Inventory scores.
    • Three coping techniques showed significant effects: escape, dysfunctional behavior, and professional healthcare utilization.
    • Interactions between stress and dysfunctional behavior, and stress and narcotizing anxiety were significant.
    • Ego-protective coping strategies (e.g., remaining hopeful) were negatively correlated with depression scores.

    Conclusions:

    • Stress and maladaptive coping strategies are significant predictors of depression in undergraduates.
    • Professional help-seeking and positive self-attitudes appear to buffer against depression.
    • Interventions should focus on reducing stress and promoting adaptive coping mechanisms.