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A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats
Published on: February 22, 2018
Direct and indirect relationship between locus of control and depression
1School of Education, Anyang Normal University, China.
Abstract:
This study examined the mediating effect of self-esteem on the relationship between locus of control and depression among Chinese university students. In all, 457 students (232 men and 225 women) completed measures of locus of control, self-esteem, and depression. Correlational analyses indicated that external locus of control was related to self-esteem and depression, and self-esteem was related to depression. Structural equation modeling analysis showed that self-esteem partially mediated the influence of locus of control on depression. The significance of the results is discussed.
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