The development of self-definition and relatedness in emerging adulthood and their role in the development of depressive symptoms

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 302-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel C Kopala-Sibley ◽  
David C Zuroff ◽  
Nicola Hermanto ◽  
Keven Joyal-Desmarais
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Emerging Adulthood ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Close Friend ◽  
Relationship Status ◽  
Personality Factors

According to Blatt (2004; Blatt & Luyten, 2009) and others (e.g., Beck, Epstein, Harrison, & Emery, 1983), establishing positive self-definition and mature relatedness to others represent core lifespan developmental tasks. In a sample of emerging adults, this study examined the effects of the quality of one close friendship and changes in romantic relationship status on the development of maladaptive personality traits from each domain (self-criticism and neediness and connectedness), and the effects of changes in these personality factors on the development of depressive symptoms. Participants consisted of 82 (13 male) emerging adults ( Mage = 19.00, SD = 0.75) and a single corresponding close friend. At baseline, participants and their friends completed measures of the quality of their relationship (i.e., acceptance and autonomy support). At baseline and again 12 months later, participants completed measures of self-criticism, neediness, connectedness, depressive symptoms, and current romantic relationship status. Adjusting for gender and baseline age, structural equation models showed that better friendship quality predicted decreases in self-criticism, which in turn predicted lower levels of depressive symptoms. Entering into a romantic relationship predicted increases in connectedness. Connectedness was unrelated to depression, although increases in neediness over time predicted increases in depressive symptoms. Results highlight the role of one close friend and changes in romantic relationship status in the development of self-definition and relatedness during emerging adulthood, and the role of those personality factors in the development of depression.

Adolescent Depressive Symptoms and Breakup Distress During Early Emerging Adulthood

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 251-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shmuel Shulman ◽  
Inge Seiffge-Krenke ◽  
Miri Scharf ◽  
Lilac Lev-Ari ◽  
Gil Levy
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Emerging Adulthood ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Adolescent Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Breakup Distress ◽  
A Current

Breakups are a normative and frequent part of the romantic experience. In this longitudinal study, we followed 144 adolescents (mean age = 16.57) for a period of 4 years and examined the extent to which level of depressive symptoms predicts the intensity of breakup distress during emerging adulthood and, further, the extent to which breakup distress reported during emerging adulthood is associated with the quality of a current romantic relationship. The findings suggest that higher levels of depressive symptoms during adolescence can lead to more difficulty in recovering from breakup in early emerging adulthood. In addition, experiencing greater breakup distress during emerging adulthood was associated with greater difficulty in handling a current romantic relationship. This association was, however, found only among women. The gender distinctive reaction to breakup distress among emerging adults is discussed.

Romantic Relationship Status and Emerging Adult Well-Being: Accounting for Romantic Relationship Interest

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 304-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathon J. Beckmeyer ◽  
Shannon Cromwell
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Emerging Adult ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Other ◽  
Relationship Status ◽  
Using Data

Using data from 744 unmarried emerging adults, we tested the associations between their romantic relationship status and well-being while accounting for single participants’ romantic relationship interest. Specifically, we compared the depressive symptoms, life satisfaction, and loneliness of those who were (1) romantically involved, (2) single not/slightly interested in a romantic relationship, and (3) single very interested in a romantic relationship. The single very interested group reported greater depressive symptoms than those in the other two groups, who did not differ from each other. Emerging adults in the romantically involved group reported greater life satisfaction than both groups of single participants who did not differ from one another. Those in the romantically involved group reported less loneliness than both groups of single emerging adults, and the single not/slightly interested group reported less loneliness than the single very interested group. Results are discussed within the context of emerging adult romantic development.

From Piggy Banks to Significant Others: Associations Between Financial Socialization and Romantic Relationship Flourishing in Emerging Adulthood

2021 ◽  
pp. 0192513X2110575
Author(s):  
Ashley B. LeBaron-Black ◽  
Matthew T. Saxey ◽  
Toby M. Driggs ◽  
Melissa A. Curran
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Adulthood ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Financial Distress ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Financial Socialization ◽  
Financial Outcomes ◽  
Financial Behaviors ◽  
Relationship Outcomes

While a plethora of research has found that parent financial socialization during childhood and adolescence is linked with financial outcomes in emerging adulthood, recent literature suggests that financial socialization may also impact romantic relationship outcomes in emerging adulthood. Utilizing a sample of 1,950 U.S. emerging adults, we test whether retrospectively recalled parent financial socialization is associated with romantic relationship flourishing and whether this association is mediated by financial behaviors and financial distress. We found that financial socialization was positively associated with financial behaviors and relationship flourishing and was negatively associated with financial distress. Further, financial behaviors partially mediated the association between financial socialization and relationship flourishing, while financial distress did not mediate the association. Together with previous literature, these findings provide useful information for therapists and educators in their pursuit to promote robust parent financial socialization in childhood and adolescence and both financial and relational well-being in emerging adulthood.

Quality of life in individuals with attenuated psychotic symptoms: Possible role of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and socio-cognitive impairments

2017 ◽  
Vol 257 ◽  
pp. 431-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsutomu Takahashi ◽  
Yuko Higuchi ◽  
Yuko Komori ◽  
Shimako Nishiyama ◽  
Mihoko Nakamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cognitive Impairments ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms

179 Insomnia Symptoms in Latinx emerging adults: The role of perceived discrimination

SLEEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. A73-A73
Author(s):  
Pablo Soto ◽  
Joseph Dzierzewski ◽  
Mayra Ramos ◽  
Natalie Dautovich ◽  
Rosalie Corona
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Gender Identity ◽  
Emerging Adulthood ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Perceived Discrimination ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Symptom Presentation ◽  
Final Model ◽  
Insomnia Symptoms

Abstract Introduction An individual’s culture presents unique risk and protective factors related to sleep outcomes. Similarly, emerging adulthood also represents a unique developmental period as it relates to sleep. The study of cultural factors during emerging adulthood is critical for better understanding the development of sleep dysfunction in vulnerable segments of the population. The present study investigated the association between perceived discrimination and insomnia symptoms in Latinx emerging adults. We hypothesized that perceived discrimination would result in higher insomnia symptom presentation above and beyond anxiety and depressive symptoms. Methods Participants included 198 (73.7% female; mean age=18.96) college-aged individuals self-identifying as Hispanic/Latinx who completed an online survey that assessed perceived racial/ethnic discrimination (Everyday Discrimination Scale; EDS), anxiety symptoms (General Anxiety Disorder Scale; GAD-7), depression symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire; PHQ-9), and insomnia symptoms (Insomnia Severity Index; ISI). A three-block hierarchical regression was used to assess the impact of perceived discrimination on the presentation of insomnia symptomology above and beyond demographic characteristics and anxiety and depressive symptoms. Results The final model significantly predicted insomnia symptom presentation, F(5, 191)=26.379, p<.001, R2=.408. When age and gender identity were entered into the model they did not significantly predict insomnia symptoms F(2, 194)=.199, p=.82, R2=.002. Blocks 2, anxiety and depression symptoms (∆R2=.388), and 3, perceived discrimination (∆R2=.018), accounted for significant change in variance. In the final model, perceived discrimination significantly predicted insomnia symptoms (β=.151) above and beyond age (β=.016), gender identity (β= -.085), anxiety (β= -.075), and depression (β=.621). Conclusion Results suggest that discrimination among Hispanic/Latinx emerging adults is a unique contributor that may explain some of the higher prevalence rates of insomnia symptomology in this segment of the population. As such, it would be beneficial to tailor existing approaches aimed at improving sleep outcomes by accounting for stressors that could result from or influence discrimination against the individual and incorporate other cultural factors into treatment protocols. Support (if any) National Institute on Aging (K23AG049955, PI: Dzierzewski).

Burden, quality of life, anxiety, and depressive symptoms among caregivers of hemodialysis patients: The role of social support

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 397-407
Author(s):  
Madihah Shukri ◽  
Mohd Azman Mustofai ◽  
Md Aris Safree Md Yasin ◽  
Tuan Sharipah Tuan Hadi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Caregiving Burden ◽  
Low Levels

Objective The purpose of this study was to determine how burden and quality of life predict anxiety and depressive symptoms among caregivers of hemodialysis patients. Social support was included in the model as a proposed moderator in the above relationships. Methods This cross-sectional study involved 340 caregivers of chronic kidney patients undergoing hemodialysis. The setting was in Terengganu, Malaysia. The caregivers completed the measures of caregiving burden, quality of life, social support, and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Results About 28.8% and 52.4% of caregivers showed clinically moderate levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms, respectively. Furthermore, 35.9% and 3.8% of them showed clinically high levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms, respectively. Analyses showed that general quality of life was a significant predictor of both anxiety and depressive symptoms. Burden and psychological domains of quality of life significantly predicted anxiety. In addition, a lack of social support was a determinant of depressive symptoms. Evidence suggested that social support moderated the burden–anxiety relationship. Specifically, caregivers with low levels of social support showed more elevated levels of anxiety symptoms when their burden was higher. Conclusion There is an urgent need for early detection to initiate prompt treatment in this population. The study provides some important insights into offering comprehensive intervention to help caregivers cope more effectively through the provision of sufficient social support to buffer the effects of caregiving burden and improve mental health.

Romantic Relationships and the Transition to Work

2021 ◽  
pp. 107-124
Author(s):  
José F. Domene ◽  
Sarah M. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Emerging Adulthood ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Emerging Adult ◽  
Transition To Work ◽  
The World ◽  
Relationship Factors

In this chapter, the authors address intersections between romantic relationship factors and the transition to work experience. They briefly summarize the nature of romantic relationships during emerging adulthood and then review research conducted around the world, which reveals that these two aspects of a person’s life are closely intertwined during emerging adulthood. They describe the ways romantic relationship development and career development have been found to influence each other and the concerns that many emerging adults have about balancing their goals in these two areas of life. Drawing on this literature, they make several recommendations for practitioners who are assisting emerging adults to make an optimal transition to work in the context of their romantic relationships. Finally, the authors use a case study, drawn from research conducted by the first author, to illustrate how the principles discussed in this review can manifest in the lives of one emerging adult couple.

Health Communication With Same-Sex and Other-Sex Friends in Emerging Adulthood

2016 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-247
Author(s):  
Brian Ayotte ◽  
Clare Mehta ◽  
Jacqueline Alfonso
Keyword(s):  
Health Communication ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Emerging Adulthood ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Promoting

Objective We examined health-related communication between same-sex and other-sex friends and how communication was related to health-related behavior. Participants Data from 243 emerging adults attending college ( Mage = 18.96, SD = 1.43; 55.6% male) were analyzed. Methods Participants completed measures assessing the frequency in which they talked about and made plans to engage in exercise and nutrition-related behaviors with friends, as well as how often they engaged in exercise and nutrition-related behaviors. Results In general, participants reported more health-related communication with same-sex friends. Health-related communication with same-sex friends was positively related to health behaviors for men and women. However, the pattern of results differed for men and women depending on the topic of communication and the behavior being examined. Conclusion Our study extends the literature by examining the role of sex of friends in health communication and planning and how interactions with friends relate to health-promoting behavior.

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