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Zixin Zhou1, Changgui Kou2, Ting Qi2
1Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Jilin University, 1163 Xinmin Street, Changchun, Jilin Province, 130021, China.
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to explore the network model of depressive symptoms and externalizing problems in adolescents aged 10-15 based on the 2022 wave of China Family Panel Studies (CFPS). We included 1962 individuals aged 10-15 from CFPS2022. Network analysis revealed that nodes CESD7 (I felt sad), CESD5 (I felt lonely), and CESD8 (I could not get going) were the central symptoms of the depressive symptoms - externalizing problems network. Depressive symptoms and externalizing problems were united by the symptoms of CESD2 (I felt everything I did was an effort), EXT4 (I find it difficult to complete my school work), and EXT3 (I am distracted easily). Additionally, gender did not statistically significantly affect the network structure. These findings highlight the interconnected nature of depressive and externalizing symptoms in adolescents and underscore the importance of considering symptom networks when designing future mental health programs.
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