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Abstract:
Based on former empirical studies and theoretical considerations the present study investigated, whether stress load and stress coping are influencing severity of depression over time in young girls. Stepwise multiple regression with different specific predictors was used to obtain the best predictive power. 148 girls with a mean age of 15 years where studied. 74 fulfilled DSM-IV criteria for major depression. Stress symptoms and stress coping was measured with SSKJ 3-8 and SVFKJ. The best predictor after a time interval of six months was severity of depression at first assessment with an explained variance of 62 %. Psychological stress load and destructive stress coping also added significantly to explained variance in depression severity. The results were interpreted with respect to treatment and prevention of depression in adolescents.
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