Contingent self-worth and depression in early adolescents: The role of psychological inflexibility as a mediator
This study investigated whether lower psychological flexibility (psychological inflexibility) mediates the relationship between contingent self-worth and depressive symptoms among Japanese adolescents. A total of 210 Japanese junior high school students aged 12 to 15 years (106 boys and 104 girls) w...
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| author | Kenichiro Ishizu Tomu Ohtsuki Yoshiyuki Shimoda |
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| description | This study investigated whether lower psychological flexibility (psychological inflexibility) mediates the relationship between contingent self-worth and depressive symptoms among Japanese adolescents. A total of 210 Japanese junior high school students aged 12 to 15 years (106 boys and 104 girls) were recruited for this study. Participants completed the Japanese adaptations of the Self-Worth Contingency Questionnaire, the Avoidance and Fusion Questionnaire for Youth, and the Depression Self-Rating Scale for Children. Results indicated that psychological inflexibility mediated the association between contingent self-worth and depressive symptoms. Specifically, contingent self-worth affected lower psychological flexibility, which influenced higher depressive symptoms. The results highlight the importance of fostering autonomy and promoting psychological flexibility to reduce the risk of depression among adolescents. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-005d0eddff314ae1954bfaca836fad6d2022-12-22T04:38:32ZengElsevierActa Psychologica0001-69182022-10-01230103744Contingent self-worth and depression in early adolescents: The role of psychological inflexibility as a mediatorKenichiro Ishizu0Tomu Ohtsuki1Yoshiyuki Shimoda2Graduate School of Teacher Training Development, University of Toyama, Japan; Corresponding author at: 3190 gofuku, Toyama city, Toyama 930-8555, Japan.Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, JapanGraduate school of Teacher Education, Saga University, JapanThis study investigated whether lower psychological flexibility (psychological inflexibility) mediates the relationship between contingent self-worth and depressive symptoms among Japanese adolescents. A total of 210 Japanese junior high school students aged 12 to 15 years (106 boys and 104 girls) were recruited for this study. Participants completed the Japanese adaptations of the Self-Worth Contingency Questionnaire, the Avoidance and Fusion Questionnaire for Youth, and the Depression Self-Rating Scale for Children. Results indicated that psychological inflexibility mediated the association between contingent self-worth and depressive symptoms. Specifically, contingent self-worth affected lower psychological flexibility, which influenced higher depressive symptoms. The results highlight the importance of fostering autonomy and promoting psychological flexibility to reduce the risk of depression among adolescents.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691822002591Contingent self-worthPsychological inflexibilityDepressionAutonomyAdolescence |
| spellingShingle | Kenichiro Ishizu Tomu Ohtsuki Yoshiyuki Shimoda Contingent self-worth and depression in early adolescents: The role of psychological inflexibility as a mediator Acta Psychologica Contingent self-worth Psychological inflexibility Depression Autonomy Adolescence |
| title | Contingent self-worth and depression in early adolescents: The role of psychological inflexibility as a mediator |
| title_full | Contingent self-worth and depression in early adolescents: The role of psychological inflexibility as a mediator |
| title_fullStr | Contingent self-worth and depression in early adolescents: The role of psychological inflexibility as a mediator |
| title_full_unstemmed | Contingent self-worth and depression in early adolescents: The role of psychological inflexibility as a mediator |
| title_short | Contingent self-worth and depression in early adolescents: The role of psychological inflexibility as a mediator |
| title_sort | contingent self worth and depression in early adolescents the role of psychological inflexibility as a mediator |
| topic | Contingent self-worth Psychological inflexibility Depression Autonomy Adolescence |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691822002591 |
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