Body dissatisfaction and psychological distress in adolescents: Is self-esteem a mediator?

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 1563-1569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annie-Pier Duchesne ◽  
Jacinthe Dion ◽  
Daniel Lalande ◽  
Catherine Bégin ◽  
Claudie Émond ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Body Dissatisfaction ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression

This brief report tests the mediating effect of self-esteem in the relationship between body dissatisfaction and symptoms of depression and anxiety. A sample of 409 adolescents (females = 58.4%) aged between 14 and 18 years completed the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Contour Drawing Rating Scale, the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children, and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. Overall, results for the indirect effects analysis were significant for both anxiety and depression, which confirmed the mediating role of self-esteem. Thus, a negative perception of one’s body image has the effect of lowering self-esteem, which in turn increases psychological distress.

scholarly journals Social Support, Attachment Closeness, and Self-Esteem Affect Depression in International Students in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yawen Li ◽  
Fei Liang ◽  
Qiuyue Xu ◽  
Simeng Gu ◽  
Yansong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
International Students ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Simultaneous Increase ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Social

With an increase in the number of international students in China, there has been a simultaneous increase in their emotional problems, such as depression, as well as the importance of their emotional well-being. This study aimed to investigate the influence of social support on depression and the mediation and moderation mechanisms of this relationship in international students. In total, 349 international students in China responded to a questionnaire survey comprising the Social Support Rating Scale, Self-rating Depression Scale, Adult Attachment Scale, and Self-Esteem Scale. The results showed that: (1) attachment closeness had a significant direct predictive effect on depression; (2) attachment closeness played a mediating role in the relationship between social support and depression; and (3) the direct effect of social support on depression and the mediating effect of attachment and closeness are regulated by self-esteem. Therefore, interventions aimed at improving the social support, attachment closeness, and self-esteem of international students in China can be effective in reducing their depressive symptoms.

scholarly journals Cyberbullying Victimization and Adolescent Depression: The Mediating Role of Psychological Security and the Moderating Role of Growth Mindset

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gengfeng Niu ◽  
Jing He ◽  
Shanyan Lin ◽  
Xiaojun Sun ◽  
Claudio Longobardi
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Depression ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Growth Mindset ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Cyberbullying Victimization ◽  
Moderating Role

The objective of this study was to examine the mechanisms (the mediating role of psychological security and the moderating role of growth mindset) underlying the association between cyberbullying victimization and depression among adolescents. A sample of 755 adolescents (Mage = 13.35 ± 1.02; 373 boys) was recruited from two junior high schools, and the participants were asked to voluntarily complete a set of measures, including the cyberbullying victimization subscale in the Chinese version of the Cyberbullying Inventory, the Chinese version of the Security Questionnaire, the Chinese version of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, and the Growth Mindset Inventory. The results indicated that: (1) cyberbullying victimization was positively associated with depression through the mediating effect of psychological security and (2) both the direct association between cyberbullying victimization and depression and the indirect association through the mediating effect of psychological security were moderated by growth mindset. Specifically, growth mindset could significantly alleviate the adverse effects of cyberbullying victimization on psychological security and on depression. These findings not only shed light on the mechanisms linking cyberbullying victimization to depression among adolescents, but also provide an empirical basis for formulating prevention and/or intervention programs aimed at reducing depression levels and the negative influences of cyberbullying victimization among adolescents.

scholarly journals Problematic smartphone use and affective temperaments among Lebanese young adults: scale validation and mediating role of self-esteem

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Zeidan ◽  
Souheil Hallit ◽  
Marwan Akel ◽  
Ismail Louragli ◽  
Sahar Obeid
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Problematic Smartphone Use ◽  
Affective Temperaments ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Smartphone Use

Abstract Background Adults all over the world face serious issues from problematic smartphone use (PSU). It influences them negatively on a cognitive, behavioral, and emotional level, as well as on their tendencies and well-being. In Lebanon, the prevalence of PSU was shown to be 20.2% within the adult population, specifically with young adults (18–34 years old). This study investigates the validity and reliability of the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS) Arabic version. In addition, this study evaluates the association between PSU and affective temperaments and the mediating role of self-esteem in this association. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out between August and September 2020, using a sample of community-dwelling participants aged 18 to 29 years. The Smartphone Addiction Scale—Short Version was used to evaluate smartphone addiction among adolescents and adults. The five different temperaments of the patients were assessed by using the Affective temperament Scale (TEMPS‐A). The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was used to evaluate self-esteem. Results 461 participants were included in this study. All items of the SAS were extracted and yielded a one-factor solution with Eigenvalues > 1 (variance explained = 49.96%; αCronbach = 0.886). The confirmatory analysis results consolidated those obtained from the factor analysis. Higher depressive temperament (B = 0.46) was significantly associated with more smartphone addiction, whereas higher self-esteem (B =  − 0.28) was significantly associated with less smartphone addiction. Self-esteem was found to mediate the association between depressive and hyperthymic temperaments with smartphone addiction. Conclusion This study added a better understanding of the high smartphone addiction rate among adults in Lebanon. It confirms the association between affective temperaments and PSU through the mediating effect of self-esteem on Lebanese adults.

Relationship Between Perfectionism and Depression Among Chinese College Students With Self-Esteem as a Mediator

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
pp. 490-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling Chai ◽  
Wenhui Yang ◽  
Jie Zhang ◽  
Shuyu Chen ◽  
Dwight A. Hennessy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Maladaptive Perfectionism ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Adaptive Perfectionism ◽  
Significant Mediator

Objectives This study is designed to examine the mediating role of self-esteem (SE) in the relationship between perfectionism and depression among a nonclinical sample of 918 Chinese college students. Methods Participants completed a questionnaire battery that included measures of perfectionism (Almost Perfect Scale-Revised), depression (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression), and self-esteem (The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale). Results The results showed that maladaptive perfectionism significantly and positively predicted depression, while adaptive perfectionism and self-esteem negatively predicted depression. More importantly, self-esteem partially mediated the prediction of depression from both adaptive perfectionism and maladaptive perfectionism. Conclusion Self-esteem was a significant mediator on the relationship between perfectionism and depression. Elevating student self-esteem may be a way of reducing depression, particularly among maladaptive perfectionists.

scholarly journals El sentido de la vida como mediador entre la autoestima y la adicción al internet en adolescentes

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 506-531
Author(s):  
Pedro González-Angulo ◽  
Javier Salazar Mendoza ◽  
Edith Castellanos Contreras ◽  
Jasmin Urania Camacho Martínez ◽  
Claudia Beatriz Enríquez Hernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Meaning Of Life ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Data Card ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

Introducción: La adicción al Internet se ha relacionado con la autoestima, y el sentido de la vida con ambas variables, porque se debe explorar su rol mediador. Objetivo: Analizar la relación entre la adicción al Internet y la autoestima en adolescentes mexicanos.Metodología: Se efectuó un estudio descriptivo y correlacional con una muestra de 238 estudiantes seleccionados por muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Se utilizaron una cédula de datos personales, la escala de autoestima de Rossemberg, el test de adicción al Internet y el test de sentido de la vida. Se apegó a lo dispuesto en el Reglamento de la Ley General de Salud en Materia de Investigación para la Salud en Seres Humanos en México y a la declaración de Helsinki. Resultados: La adicción al Internet se relacionó negativa y significativamente con el sentido de la vida (rs=-.359, p= <.001) y con la autoestima (rs=-.426, p=<.001). El sentido de la vida mostró un efecto mediador entre la autoestima y la adicción al Internet (B= -.188, SE= .066, 95% IC [-.320, -.056]). El sexo tuvo un efecto moderador entre la autoestima y la adicción al Internet siendo significativo en ambos sexos.Conclusión: La autoestima y el sentido de la vida pueden predecir una disminución de la adicción al Internet. Así mismo, el rol de género puede presentar variaciones con respecto a los puntos de vista y forma de pensar y moderan la relación entre la autoestima y la adicción al Internet. variables because its mediating role should be explored. Objective: To analyze the relationship between Internet addiction and self-esteem in Mexican adolescents.Methodology: A descriptive and correlational study was carried out with a sample of 238 students selected by non-probability convenience sampling. A personal data card, the Rossemberg self-esteem scale, the Internet addiction test and the meaning of life test were used. The study adhered to the provisions of the Regulations of the General Health Law on Research for Health in Human Beings in Mexico and the declaration of Helsinki.Results: Internet addiction was negatively and significantly related to the meaning of life (rs = -.359, p ≤.001) and with self-esteem (rs = -.426, p ≤ .001). The meaning of life showed a mediating effect between self-esteem and Internet addiction (B = -.188, SE = .066, 95% CI [-.320, -.056]). Sex had a moderating effect between self-esteem and Internet addiction, being significant in both sexes.Conclusion: Self-esteem and meaning of life can predict a decrease in Internet addiction. Likewise, the role of gender can present variations with respect to points of view and way of thinking and moderate the relationship between self-esteem and Internet addiction.

Subordinates’ negative workplace gossip leads to supervisor abuse: based on the conservation of resources theory

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cunjun Ye ◽  
Bin He ◽  
Xu Sun
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Abusive Supervision ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Conservation Of Resources ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Internal Mechanism ◽  
Time Lagged

Purpose Based on the conservation of resources (COR) theory, this paper aims to explore the potential influence of perceived subordinates’ negative workplace gossip on abusive supervision in China. Moreover, the COR theory helps in examining the mediating role of self-esteem threat and psychological distress and the moderating role of mindfulness on the effects of perceived subordinates’ negative workplace gossip on abusive supervision. Design/methodology/approach Data was collected from 305 supervisor-subordinate dyads in China using the time-lagged and multi-source methods and hierarchical regression analysis was used to analyze the data. Findings Results reveal that perceived subordinates’ negative workplace gossip is positively related to abusive supervision and the relationship is moderated by the supervisor’s traits of mindfulness. In addition, perceived subordinates’ negative workplace gossip has an indirect effect on abusive supervision via self-esteem threat (cognition) and psychological distress (emotion). Originality/value The study helps to understand the influence of perceived subordinates’ negative workplace gossip on abusive supervision based on the COR theory. At the same time, it also enriches the understanding of the internal mechanism between perceived subordinates’ negative workplace gossip and abusive supervision.

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