Mediating Effects of Psychological Independence and Social Support on the Association Between Family Strength and Depression in Young Korean Adults: Cross-Sectional Study

The findings highlight that gender, living with parents, family strength, psychological independence, and social support in reduce depression among young adults. Additionally, the mediating effects of psychological independence and social support on the relationship between family strength and depression were significant in this population. Therefore, strategies to increase psychological independence and social support could reduce the risk of depression in young adults who have low family strength.