Blauw, Remo (2024) High Levels of Neuroticism as a Predictor for the First Onset of Depression in Youth: A Systematic Review. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Aim: Identifying neuroticism and negative affectivity as vulnerability factor for the first onset depressive disorders. We collectively conducted a systematic review for the predictors of depressive- and anxiety disorder(s) onset in childhood or adolescence up to 17 years of age. Method: We systematically searched the Web of Science database for eligible reports between January 1st, 2000 to November 7th, 2023. Subjects were limited to first onset of depression- or anxiety diagnosis without comorbidities. Studies were eligible if they were longitudinal, non-experimental, and included mentions of vulnerability or risk factors for the development of first onset depression. Results: Six reports were included in the systematic review. Samples were predominantly caucasian (~80%), female (65%), and only from high income countries. Two reports found a nonsignificant effect, three reports found high neuroticism scores to be a vulnerability factor for first onset depression. One report found an significant effect through interaction of low fear and stressors. Discussion: Results indicate mixed support for neuroticism as vulnerability for first onset of depression. The majority of results support a overall small effect size of vulnerability through neuroticism for youth aged between 11 and 17. Insufficient reports were found to make any nuanced claims for ages below 10. Future recommendations are made to further the understanding of this subject.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Poppelaars, M. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Mar 2024 12:55 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Mar 2024 12:55 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3192 |
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