Friendship Instability and Depressive Symptoms in Emerging Adulthood

Lapierre, Simon et Poulin, François (2020). « Friendship Instability and Depressive Symptoms in Emerging Adulthood ». Journal of American College Health.

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Emerging adulthood is characterized by numerous changes in interpersonal relationships and a high prevalence of psychological distress. This study aimed to examine the link between friendship instability during this period and depressive symptoms. The moderating role of gender and the pursuit (or not) of postsecondary education was also tested. A sample of 268 participants (60.7% girls) was interviewed annually between the ages of 22 and 26. Friendship instability was measured by asking the participants to name their three best friends each year. Depressive symptoms were assessed using a questionnaire at ages 22 and 26. A multiple hierarchical regression analysis predicting depressive symptoms at age 26 (while controlling for symptoms at age 22) revealed the presence of a triple interaction between friendship instability, gender and the pursuit of postsecondary education. Specifically, friendship instability predicted depressive symptoms at age 26, but only among women pursuing postsecondary education. These results highlight the importance of maintaining friendships for these individuals.

Type: Article de revue scientifique
Mots-clés ou Sujets: friendship, depressive symptoms, longitudinal
Unité d'appartenance: Faculté des sciences humaines > Département de psychologie
Déposé par: François Poulin
Date de dépôt: 07 nov. 2022 08:59
Dernière modification: 07 nov. 2022 08:59
Adresse URL : http://archipel.uqam.ca/id/eprint/16092

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