Childhood trauma and depressive symptoms among orphaned children in Rwanda: parallel mediation by perceived social support and loneliness
The findings highlight the significant roles of perceived social support and loneliness as mediators in the relationship between childhood trauma experiences and depressive symptoms. The findings contribute to evidence-based interventions, informing mental health policies, therapeutic strategies, and social support programs tailored to orphaned children.
Authors
- Jean Mutabaruka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9266-416X)
- Jeanne Marie Ntete
- Japhet Niyonsenga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2429-2330)
- Justin Singirankabo
- Aristide Rutayisire Kibaki
Institutions
- University of Parma (IT)
- University of Kigali (RW)
- University of Rwanda (RW)
- Rwanda Biomedical Center (RW)
- Université de Picardie Jules Verne (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Published
- 2025-11-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-025-00977-3
- Primary Topic
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00