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Children's engagement in antidepressive activities.

M Wierzbicki1, D Carver

  • 1Department of Psychology, Washburn University, Topeka, KS 66621.

The Journal of Genetic Psychology
|June 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Children and adults differ in how they cope with depression. For children, the helpfulness of coping activities matters more than frequency, while for adults, frequency is key. This study explores depression coping strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Depressive symptomatology is a significant concern in both pediatric and adult populations.
  • Understanding the nuances of coping mechanisms is crucial for effective therapeutic interventions.
  • Previous research has explored various coping strategies, but age-specific differences in their application and perceived effectiveness require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between depressive symptomatology and engagement in antidepressive activities.
  • To compare these relationships across different age groups (children and adults).
  • To investigate gender differences in the helpfulness and frequency of antidepressive activities.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Beck Depression Inventory and Children's Depression Inventory for depression assessment.
  • Employed adult and child forms of Rippere's Antidepressive Activity Questionnaire.
  • Assessed both the frequency of engagement and perceived helpfulness of antidepressive activities.

Main Results:

  • For children, depression correlated more strongly with the helpfulness of antidepressive activities than their frequency.
  • For adults, depression correlated more strongly with the frequency of engagement in antidepressive activities than their helpfulness.
  • Girls found antidepressive activities more helpful than boys; women engaged more frequently and found them more helpful than men.

Conclusions:

  • Age-related differences exist in the relationship between depression and coping strategies.
  • The perceived helpfulness of coping mechanisms is particularly important for children's depression management.
  • Gender influences both the engagement in and perceived effectiveness of antidepressive activities.

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