Abstract
Extensive literature suggests that Latino youth experience higher levels of depression when compared to youth from other ethnic backgrounds yet relatively little is known regarding why this particular population is especially susceptible to depression. This study focused on family level stressors and the link between interparental conflict and adolescent depressive symptoms in Latino families. The sample consisted of 400 girls and 290 boys, they were distributed into four groups based on gender and family structure. Written surveys were completed in their respective English classes measuring the aforementioned variables. Results indicated a significant relationship across all four groups between family stressors and interparental conflict, along with interparental conflict and depression. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.
Degree
MS
College and Department
Family, Home, and Social Sciences; Marriage and Family Therapy
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Mondragon, Jenny Carolina, "The Effects of Family Stressors on Depression in Latino Adolescents as Mediated by Interparental Conflict" (2017). Theses and Dissertations. 6603.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/6603
Date Submitted
2017-12-01
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd9586
Keywords
depression, family stress, interparental conflict, adolescents
Language
english