Initial Onset of Depression During Adolescence: An Event History Analysis

Authors

Scott A. Baldwin, Brigham Young University
Dr. John P. Hoffmann, Brigham Young University

Keywords

rates of depression, adolescent depression, parental psychopathology

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Sociology

Abstract

Depression is a common ailment in the United States, affecting approximately 10% of men and 20% of women during their lifetimes.1 Moreover, there is evidence that among adolescents rates of depression have increased over the past two to three decades.2 Studies have identified parental depression as a potential risk factor for depression among adolescents.3 Indeed, a longitudinal study by Weismann and colleagues found that the offspring of depressed parents were at high risk for major depressive disorder and other psychopathology.4

Recommended Citation

Baldwin, Scott A. and Hoffmann, Dr. John P. (2014) "Initial Onset of Depression During Adolescence: An Event History Analysis," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 376.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/376