Depressive symptoms and loneliness among early adolescents: a psychometric network analysis approach

‘Depressive symptoms and loneliness among early adolescents: a psychometric network analysis approach’

Open Access paper from the JCPP

Previous studies demonstrate a high prevalence of depression and loneliness among adolescents. Although they often co-occur, the relationship between symptoms of depression and loneliness remains poorly understood. This study investigates: (a) the symptoms of depression that are connected to loneliness; (b) the role played by loneliness in the network of depression symptoms; and (c) whether the method used to measure loneliness (single-item direct or multi-item indirect) affects the relationship of loneliness with depressive symptoms.

Authors: Paweł Grygiel, Roman Dolata, Grzegorz Humenny, Marek Muszyński

First published: 07 August 2023

https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13876

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