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Anger Suppression, Interdependent Self-Construal, and Depression Among Asian American and European American College Students.
- Source :
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Lancet . Oct2010, Vol. 16 Issue 4, p517-525. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The present study tested a theoretical model of emotion regulation (Yap, Sheeber, & Allen, 2007) in a sample of Asian American and European American college students (N = 365). Specifically, the mediating role of anger suppression in the effect of temperament and family processes on depressive symptoms was tested across race and levels of interdependent self-construal (a culturally based self orientation emphasizing connectedness with others). Next, the moderation of the suppression–depression relation was tested by race and interdependent self-construal. Results indicated that the hypothesized model fit well across Asian American and European American students, as well as those with high versus low levels of interdependent self-construal. Anger suppression was a significant mediator of the hypothesized indirect effects on depressive symptoms. Moreover, race and interdependent self-construal moderated the suppression–depression link, such that Asian American status and a stronger interdependent self-construal attenuated the relation between anger suppression and depressive symptoms. Understanding both universal and culture-specific aspects of emotion regulation in the development of depressive symptoms will be essential for sound theory, future research, and effective prevention and intervention efforts across diverse populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01406736
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Lancet
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177849311
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1037/a0020655