Coping strategies and Family environment as predictors of Depression among Adolescents

Authors: Saima Hafiz

Pages: 66-69

Abstract:

The present study is aimed at predicting the coping strategies used by adolescents and the influence of family environment on depressive symptoms among adolescents. As depression is becoming a common problem face by adolescents in day to day paradigm due to complexity of adverse life style circumstances and complex relationships. Adolescence is a period of storm and stress and the phase through which they are passing is the most vulnerable period of harsh conditions. A sample of 200 adolescents was taken with equal number of males and females. For the attainment of the objectives following scales are used: ways of coping questionnaire, Family environment scale and Beck depression inventory. Step wise regression has been used. Coping has a great role to play in evaluating our psychological health. On the other hand, family is the most important factor in the realm of socialization. Keeping in view the present era, the following variables play a great role in influencing the psychological health of individuals. Researchers, clinicians and counselors can use it as an intervention program for promoting subjective well being. The implications of the study are further elucidated.