Predictors of Childhood Depression: Literature Review and Empirical Findings.

Saklofske, Don; And Others

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Publication Date: 1987

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Predictors of Childhood Depression: Literature Review and Empirical Findings.

Saklofske, Don; And Others

Canadian Journal of Special Education, v3 n1 p1-14 1987

An overview of the literature on childhood depression precedes results of a study of 192 regular class students (grades 4-6) in Alberta, Canada, in which diagnostic measures were used to predict aspects of depression. Among findings were that self-esteem and family stability variables significantly predict depression in children. (Author/JW)

Descriptors: Children, Depression (Psychology), Diagnostic Tests, Emotional Disturbances, Family Influence, Foreign Countries, Intermediate Grades, Predictor Variables, Psychological Testing, Self Esteem

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada (Edmonton)

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