Trajectories of depressive symptoms and self-esteem in Latino youths: Examining the role of gender and perceived discrimination.

2013 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 951-963 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharine H. Zeiders ◽  
Adriana J. Umaña-Taylor ◽  
Chelsea L. Derlan
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Perceived Discrimination ◽  
Self Esteem

scholarly journals Assessment of Implicit Self-Esteem in Older Adults: The Role of Actual and Ideal Self-Esteem in Negative Mood

Assessment ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 302-309
Author(s):  
Ineke Demeyer ◽  
Nuria Romero ◽  
Rudi De Raedt
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Ideal Self ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Age Appropriate

The interplay between actual and ideal self-esteem may be a key component in emotional disorders. Since automatic self-evaluations are not always consciously accessible, assessment through implicit measures is necessary. Given the lack of implicit self-esteem measures in late life, we aimed to identify a reliable measure and to clarify the role of actual and ideal self-esteem in mood and depressive symptoms in older adults. Forty-nine older adults completed two adapted Go/No go Association tasks measuring implicit actual and ideal self-esteem and measures of mood and depressive symptoms. The two Go/No go Association tasks showed satisfactory internal consistency. Moderation analyses revealed that lower actual self-esteem in older adults is related to higher levels of sad mood when ideal self-esteem is high. Moreover, lower actual self-esteem is related to more anxious mood. Given the role of self-esteem in emotional well-being, a reliable measure for older adults is crucial to improve age-appropriate diagnostics and treatment.

scholarly journals Self-Schemas and Self-Esteem Discrepancies in Subclinical Paranoia: The Essential Role of Depressive Symptoms

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manel Monsonet ◽  
Sergi Ballespí ◽  
Tamara Sheinbaum ◽  
Carmen Valiente ◽  
Regina Espinosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Clinical Population ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Dimensional Approach ◽  
Group Approach ◽  
Implicit And Explicit

Background : Self-concepts are being intensively investigated in relation to paranoia, but research has shown some contradictory findings. Studying subclinical phenomena in a non-clinical population should allow for a clearer understanding given that clinical confounding factors are avoided. We explored self-esteem, self-schemas, and implicit/explicit self-esteem discrepancies in three non-clinical groups with different psychopathological traits and a control group.Methods: Participants with elevated trait-paranoia (n = 41), depressive symptoms (n = 34), a combination of both traits (n = 32), and a control group (n = 71) were assessed on implicit and explicit self-esteem, self-schemas, depression, and paranoia. A dimensional approach with the total sample (n = 208) was also used to complement the information provided by the group approach.Results: All groups presented similar and positive levels of implicit self-esteem. Trait-paranoia participants had similar levels of explicit self-esteem and self-schemas compared with the control group. However, the group with a combination of trait-paranoia and depressive symptoms showed the lowest levels of positive self-schemas and self-esteem. Furthermore, this group and the control group displayed implicit/explicit self-esteem discrepancies, although in opposite directions and with different implications. The dimensional approach revealed associations of trait-paranoia and depressive symptoms with poor explicit self-esteem and self-schemas but not with implicit self-esteem.Conclusions: Trait-paranoia participants showed different self-representations depending on whether depressive symptoms were present or not. The interaction between subclinical neurotic and psychotic traits entailed a detrimental self-representation that might increase the risk for psychopathology.

scholarly journals Self-criticism and self-esteem in early adolescence: Do they predict depression?

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. e0244182
Author(s):  
Catherine B. Gittins ◽  
Caroline Hunt
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Early Adolescence ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Early Adolescent ◽  
Reciprocal Relation ◽  
Early Step ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Growth Curve Modelling ◽  
Adolescent Period

Beck’s theory suggests that forming negative self-cognitions is a key early step in the development of depression. However, others have suggested the reverse, arguing that depression leads to development of negative self-beliefs. As such, there is debate about whether these cognitions are precursors to, or alternatively are caused by, depression. Although Beck’s theory is supported in older adolescents, it has not been clearly seen in younger adolescents. This study aimed to assess the relation between two major self-cognitions (self-esteem and self-criticism) and depressive symptoms in early adolescence. Two-hundred and forty-three Australian adolescents (mean age = 12.08, 52% female) completed measures of self-esteem, self-criticism and depressive symptoms at baseline, then approximately 12- and 24-months later. Growth-curve modelling was used to assess changes in the variables. Cross-lagged analysis assessed whether either of the self-cognition variables predicted depressive symptoms, or if depressive symptoms predicted self-cognitions. Results indicated that self-criticism and depressive symptoms increased over the time period, while self-esteem decreased, and these changes were all related. Self-esteem predicted depressive symptoms from Time 2 to Time 3, while depressive symptoms predicted self-esteem from Time 1 to Time 2. Self-criticism did not predict depressive symptoms, nor did depressive symptoms predict self-criticism. These links appeared largely independent of gender. Self-esteem and depressive symptoms during the early adolescent period thus appear to have a somewhat reciprocal relation, while self-criticism does not appear to predict the development of depression. As such, while low self-esteem does appear to have an important role of in the development of depression in this age group, it is not strictly predictive, nor is this effect seen across all negative self-cognitions.

The Role of Internalized Stigma and Perceived Discrimination Regarding the Self-Esteem of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Jakarta

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yosef Dedy Pradipto ◽  
Bernadette N. Setiadi
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Discrimination ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Work Status ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Internalized Stigma ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Hiv Aids

The aim of this study was to examine the role or internalized stigma and the perception of discrimination in relation to the self esteem of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Jakarta, Indonesia. It would appear that negative stigmatization and discrimination towards PLWA in Indonesia have risen rapidly, in line with the increase in the number of people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The instruments employed were the Rosenberg Internalized Stigma, Perception of Discrimination, and Self Esteem scales. The participants in this study were PLWHA (N = 96), living in Jakarta, with an age range of 15 to 59 years. The results of regression analysis indicated that internalized stigma (t = 1.31; p > .05) and the perception of discrimination (t = - 0.50; p > .05) played no role in predicting self esteem amongst PLWHA. A difference is found regarding internalized stigma and perceived discrimination, seen from the viewpoint of the work status of the participants.

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