Linear self-acceptance and nonlinear social comparison: interacting influences on adolescent depression
This study highlights the protective role of self-acceptance against depression and the complex, non-linear effects of social comparison. It highlights the importance of promoting self-acceptance and a balanced approach to social comparison in adolescent mental health interventions.
Authors
- Wen‐Jing Yan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6413-2414)
- Qian-Nan Ruan
- Yu‐Wei Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5603-1194)
- Guanghui Shen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4253-695X)
- Dongwu Xu
Institutions
- Wenzhou University (CN)
- Wenzhou City People's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-05-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-06873-6
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Psychological Treatments and Assessments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.92
Funders
- National Social Science Fund of China
- Science and Technology Plan Project of Wenzhou, China