Shaanxi Normal University Reports Findings in Health and Medicine (Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Parental Psychological Control and Depressive Symptoms: The Roles of Individual Self-esteem and Peer Clique Support Norms).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 391 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article discusses research conducted at Shaanxi Normal University in Xi'an, People's Republic of China, focusing on the interplay between parental psychological control, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms among adolescents. The study involved 904 middle school students and utilized a multilevel model to explore how peer clique support norms influence the relationship between these factors. Findings suggest that while self-esteem plays a crucial role in adolescent mental health, high peer support norms may negatively impact individuals experiencing depression, particularly in all-boys cliques. The research emphasizes the need for mental health interventions to consider the effects of peer dynamics alongside individual self-esteem. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/08, p391
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sociology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:186878696
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