Clinical and adaptive constructs associated with depression in early and late adolescence /
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| Other Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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1990.
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| Online Access: | ProQuest, Abstract Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Abstract: | Research and treatment of adolescent depression is at a critical developmental stage. There is a consensus that adolescent depression exists, but much debate remains over which features are most salient for its definition. This paper employed a cluster analysis procedure to examine 1042 early and late adolescents with high scores on a depression scale to determine: (1) what clinical and adaptive personality constructs were most prevalent in this group, (2) if subtypes of adolescent depression existed, and (3) what differences could be found between the clusters of young people based on the demographic variables of gender, age, and ethnic background. Of 12 clinical and adaptive constructs measured, the Stress and Depression scales combination was most prevalent for both genders. The adaptive scale with the lowest score across both genders was Level of Aspiration. Subtypes of adolescent depression not addressed in previous research but found to be significant in this study were: early adolescent males reporting somatization concerns, females with sensation-seeking personality constructs, and early and late adolescent females who scored high on Self-Reliance and Depression scales. |
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| Item Description: | Typescript (photocopy). Vita. "Major subject: Counseling psychology." |
| Physical Description: | ix, 114 leaves : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |