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Self-reported anxiety in adolescents.

G A Bernstein1, B D Garfinkel, H M Hoberman

  • 1Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455.

The American Journal of Psychiatry
|March 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

High anxiety in adolescents is linked to female gender, physical and sexual abuse history, poor academic performance, and family depression. These factors help distinguish between high and low anxiety levels in young people.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Adolescent Health
  • Mental Health Research

Background:

  • Anxiety disorders are prevalent in adolescents.
  • Identifying risk factors for high anxiety is crucial for early intervention.
  • Understanding demographic and psychosocial correlates of anxiety is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors differentiating adolescents with high anxiety from those with low anxiety.
  • To explore the relationship between various individual, familial, and experiential factors and anxiety levels in adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 988 adolescents.
  • Comparison of demographic, clinical, and historical data between high and low anxiety groups.
  • Statistical analysis to determine significant differentiating factors.

Main Results:

  • Female gender was associated with higher anxiety.
  • Somatic complaints, history of physical and sexual abuse, and poor academic performance were significant indicators.
  • Substance use (street drugs) and a family history of depression differentiated high anxiety cases.

Conclusions:

  • Several key factors distinguish high anxiety from low anxiety in adolescents.
  • Early identification of these risk factors can inform targeted prevention and intervention strategies.
  • A comprehensive approach considering individual, social, and familial factors is necessary for adolescent mental health.

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