Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 27, 2025

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats
Published on: February 22, 2018
Influence of Childhood Family Routines on Adult Depression: A Cross Sectional Study
Yuzhi Yan1, Junyi Zhang2, Shenghong Dong1
1School of Psychology, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, China.
Abstract:
In order to explore the influence of childhood family routines on adult depression and the mediating role of tolerance of uncertainty and rumination, the current study tested 818 participants by adopting four questionnaires. The results of structural equation modeling revealed that (1) family routines had a negative effect on depression among Chinese college students; (2) family routines were found to have a positive effect on tolerance of uncertainty, and tolerance of uncertainty was a bridge linking family routines and depression; (3) family routines had a significant effect on depression through rumination; (4) the relationship between family routines and depression was partially mediated by the chain of tolerance of uncertainty and rumination. The result reveals not only the fact that childhood family routines have significant influence on college students' depression but also the mechanism of childhood family routines that affect college students' depression. The limitations and implications of our study were also discussed.
Related Concept Videos
Depressive Disorders: Etiology
Biological Factors in Depression
Biological predispositions significantly influence the risk of developing depressive disorders. Genetic studies highlight the role of variations in the serotonin transporter...
Theory of Romantic Attachment in Adulthood
Relationship with Parents: Attachment
Depressive Disorders: MDD and Dysthymia
Stress and Mental Health
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
Depression: Overview

