Familial factors associated with symptoms of depression in preschool children
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Title
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Familial factors associated with symptoms of depression in preschool children
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Identifier
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d_2009_2013:eaa8dfdb087a:10358
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identifier
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10500
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Creator
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Ismach, Malka,
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Contributor
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Marian C. Fish
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Date
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2010
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Educational psychology | Clinical psychology | Individual & family studies | Early childhood education | depression | family | parenting | preschool
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to investigate whether or not preschoolers can be identified as at risk for depression, if there was agreement between parents and teachers regarding the symptoms that children display and to identify the familial factors that impact the development of depression in preschool children. Recent evidence suggests that preschoolers have symptoms indicating possible feelings of depression. In order to help these preschoolers, it is important to ascertain the factors associated with the development of depressive symptoms. The research consistently shows that parenting styles, discipline practices, and family functioning impact depression in school age children and adolescents. This study examined the relationship between these factors and depressive symptomatology in preschoolers. Low levels of flexibility and high levels of rigidity in the home were found to have a significant relationship with preschoolers who show signs of depression. Additionally, when all the familial factors were plotted on an ROC curve, they demonstrated the ability to make good predictions about preschoolers who may be at risk for depression. Educational implications of the study as well as limitations are discussed.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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2009_2013.csv
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degree
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Ph.D.
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Program
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Educational Psychology
