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Depression and the wish to be held.

N Stein, M Sanfilipo

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    This study explored depression and the desire to be held in college students. Males reporting more depression also showed higher dependency and a greater wish to be held, unlike females.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Gender Studies

    Background:

    • Depression is a prevalent mental health concern among college students.
    • Understanding gender differences in emotional expression and needs is crucial for mental health.
    • The wish to be held may be an indicator of unmet dependency needs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between depression, dependency, and the wish to be held in male and female college students.
    • To identify gender-specific patterns in these psychological variables.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey research design.
    • Participants: 72 male and 57 female college students.
    • Data collection involved assessing levels of depression, dependency, and the intensity of the wish to be held.

    Main Results:

    • Females reported higher depressive experiences and a stronger wish to be held compared to males.
    • In both sexes, the wish to be held correlated with dependency.
    • A key difference emerged: in males, the wish to be held positively covaried with depression levels, while in females, it remained constant across depression severity.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings suggest distinct gender-based pathways linking depression, dependency, and the need for closeness.
    • For males, increased depression may heighten feelings of dependency and the desire for comfort.
    • Further research is needed to explore the implications for therapeutic interventions.

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