ERIC Number: EJ1011595
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Apr
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-0272-4316
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Self-Disclosure in Friendships as the Moderator of the Association between Peer Victimization and Depressive Symptoms in Overweight Adolescents
Adams, Ryan E.; Cantin, Stephane
Journal of Early Adolescence, v33 n3 p341-362 Apr 2013
The objective of the study was to examine the effects of self-disclosure in best friendships on the pathway from peer victimization to depressive symptoms as mediated by self-esteem for physical appearance (SEPA) in overweight adolescents. Utilizing data from 610 French-speaking Canadian adolescents in Grades 7 and 8, the current study examined self-reports of peer victimization, SEPA, self-disclosure in their best friendship, and depressive symptoms and researcher measured height and weight during two time periods over 1 year in overweight adolescents ("n" = 137). Self-disclosure in friendships buffered the link between peer victimization and depressive symptoms in overweight adolescents. In addition, the protective effect of self-disclosure for the overweight adolescents was through the indirect pathway through SEPA. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Adolescents, Friendship, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Depression (Psychology), Self Esteem, Self Concept, Obesity, Body Height, Body Weight, Body Composition, Longitudinal Studies, Statistical Analysis, Measures (Individuals), Rating Scales, Likert Scales, Questionnaires, Path Analysis, Tables (Data), Peer Relationship
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 7; Grade 8
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada (Montreal)
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale
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