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Social support, self-esteem and depression.

G W Brown, B Andrews, T Harris

    Psychological Medicine
    |November 1, 1986
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    Low self-esteem and lack of social support, particularly from a core tie, significantly increase depression risk following stressors. Actual support received during crises is crucial for predicting mental health outcomes.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Mental Health Research

    Background:

    • Depression is a significant public health concern.
    • Understanding predictors of depression, especially in vulnerable populations, is crucial.
    • Social support and self-esteem are recognized factors influencing mental well-being.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the predictive role of self-esteem and social support in the risk of developing depression.
    • To examine the impact of actual received support during crises on subsequent depression.
    • To identify key factors, including core tie support, that mitigate depression risk.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study design involving 400 working-class women with children.
    • Measurement of self-esteem and social support at baseline.

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  • Assessment of stressors and actual support received during a one-year follow-up period.
  • Correlation analysis between psychosocial factors and depression risk.

    • Main Results:

    • Low self-esteem was highly correlated with measures of social support.
    • Lack of support from a core tie (partner, close confidant) significantly increased depression risk post-stressor.
    • Failure to receive expected support during a crisis ('being let down') was strongly associated with heightened depression risk.
    • Actual support mobilization during follow-up was a critical factor.

    Conclusions:

    • Self-esteem and social support, especially from core ties, are vital protective factors against depression.
    • The actual mobilization and receipt of social support during stressful periods are essential for mental health.
    • Future research should prioritize assessing dynamic support processes in longitudinal studies.