Descriptive-correlational research finds family functioning and emotional autonomy significantly predict depression in adolescents, suggesting intervention avenues.
Key Points
Family functioning and emotional autonomy significantly predict 52% of the variance in adolescent depression.
Data analysis using Pearson correlation coefficient indicated strong negative relationships with depression.
The descriptive-correlational study included 312 adolescents sampled from Boyer-Ahmad County in 2024.
These findings highlight the need for educational programs focused on family dynamics to mitigate adolescent depression.