Network analysis on differences in depression symptoms in adolescents with different genders and family structures
10.13481/j.1671-587X.20250327
- VernacularTitle:不同性别和家庭结构青少年抑郁症状差异的网络分析
- Author:
Jiayuan XU
1
;
Xixi ZHAO
;
Jingyi YUE
;
Songli MEI
Author Information
1. 吉林大学公共卫生学院社会医学与卫生事业管理教研室,吉林 长春 130021
- Keywords:
Network analysis;
Adolescents;
Depression;
Gender;
Non-only-children
- From:
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition)
2025;51(3):807-813
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To discuss the differences in depression symptoms between genders and between only-children and non-only-children among adolescents through symptom network analysis of adolescent depression.Methods:A total of 650 adolescents were randomly selected from Chaoyang District,Changchun City,Jilin Province,and they were as the study samples.The Patient Health Questionnaire-9(PHQ-9)was used to assess depression symptoms in the adolescents;network analysis was performed on the survey results to identify the core symptoms of adolescent depression and to compare gender differences and differences between only-children and non-only-children in depression symptoms.Results:The core symptoms of the adolescent depression were depressed mood[Closeness(Clo)=1.700 5,Strength(Str)=1.722 8]and lack of energy[Betweenness(Bet)=1.875 1].No significant differences in core symptoms were observed between males and females,but significant differences were found between only-children and non-only-children.Depression manifestations in the only-children also included psychomotor agitation or retardation.In the depression symptom network of the adolescents,the strongest edge connection was between anhedonia and depressed mood[Edge strength(Edge strength)=0.322 5],and significant differences were observed between genders and between only-children and non-only-children.The symptom network in male adolescents was consistent with the overall pattern,whereas in female adolescents,the strongest connection was the biggest between psychomotor agitation or retardation and suicidal ideation or self-harm(Edge strength=0.320 5).The symptom network in only-children was consistent with the overall pattern,whereas in non-only-children,the strongest connection was between depressed mood and feelings of worthlessness(Edge strength=0.287 4).Conclusion:The core symptoms of the adolescent depression exhibit differences between only-children and non-only-children,and the edge strengths in the symptom network show variations by gender and between only-children and non-only-children.
