Gender Differences in Rates of Depression among Undergraduates: Measurement Matters.

Grant, Kathryn; Marsh, Patricia; Syniar, Gina; Williams, Megan; Addlesperger, Elisa; Kinzler, Mi Hyon; Cowman, Shaun

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ERIC Number: EJ658813

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Publication Date: 2002

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Gender Differences in Rates of Depression among Undergraduates: Measurement Matters.

Grant, Kathryn; Marsh, Patricia; Syniar, Gina; Williams, Megan; Addlesperger, Elisa; Kinzler, Mi Hyon; Cowman, Shaun

Journal of Adolescence, v25 n6 p613-17 Dec 2002

Two studies tested for gender differences in rates of depression among undergraduates using three conceptualizations of depression. Results provide no evidence of gender differences in rates of depressed mood in either sample. However, in both samples, gender differences in rates of depressive disorder were found, with male students more likely than female students to be depressed. (Contains 16 references.) (GCP)

Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Higher Education, Psychological Patterns, Sex Differences, Undergraduate Students

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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