Suicidal Ideation, Depressive Symptomatology, and Self‐Concept: A Comparison Between Mexican Institutionalized and Noninstitutionalized Children

Chávez-Hernández, Ana-María; Correa-Romero, Fredi-Everardo; Acosta-Rojas, Irma-Beatriz; Cardoso-Espindola, Karen-Viviana; Padilla-Gallegos, Gustavo M.; Figueroa, Isabel Valadez

doi:10.1111/sltb.12340

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“… Emerson et al (2019) found that decreases in depressive symptoms were linked to increases in self-concept in adolescents with a chronic illness that participated in a psychosocial, family based intensive outpatient program. Chavez-Hernandez et al (2018) reported that self-evaluation and family self-concept were associated with depression in middle to late childhood. Similarly, Kuzucu et al (2014) found that depression was negatively linked to self-concept development from late childhood to adolescence.…”

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Familial Risk Factors and Emotional Problems in Early Childhood: The Promotive and Protective Role of Children’s Self-Efficacy and Self-Concept

2020

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The present study aimed to examine the promotive and protective role of general self-efficacy and positive self-concept in the context of the effects of early familial risk factors on children’s development of emotional problems from early to middle childhood. A total of 293 (T1; Mage = 2.81), 239 (T2; Mage = 3.76), and 189 (T3; Mage = 9.69) children from 25 childcare centers took part in the present study. Fourteen familial risk factors were assessed at T1 using an interview and a questionnaire that were administered to children’s primary caregivers. These 14 familial risk factors were used to compute a familial risk factors score. Primary caregivers also reported on their children’s emotional problems at T2 and T3 and on their children’s general self-efficacy at T2. Children reported on their positive self-concept at T2. Results showed that early familial risk factors were positively associated with emotional problems in the short and long term, although the long-term effect was small and non-significant. Further, the pattern of effect sizes of both promotive and protective effects of general self-efficacy as well as positive self-concept was found to be consistent in the short term. However, in the long term, no consistent support for either the promotive or the protective role of general self-efficacy or positive self-concept was found. These results suggest that general self-efficacy and positive self-concept might contribute to promote mental health and to protect from undesired effects of familial risk factors in the short term. Possible reasons for a lack of long-term effects are discussed along with practical implications.

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Familial Risk Factors and Emotional Problems in Early Childhood: The Promotive and Protective Role of Children’s Self-Efficacy and Self-Concept

2020

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“…The validated Suicidal Behavior Questionnaire, 41 Aitken et al (2016) 13 Herba et al (2007) 21 Mayes et al (2014) 28 Min et al (2012) 30 Gould et al (1998) 38 Shin et al (2009) 33 MacMullin et al (2020) 27 Feng et al (2016) 18 Finzi et al (2001) 19 Walsh et al (2021) 39 Chavez−Hernandez et al (2018) 15 Pfeffer et al (1986) 31 Freeman et al (1993) 37 Kovess-Masfety et al (2015) 25 Larsson et al (1992) 40 Prevalence…”

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Prevalence of suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviours in children aged 12 years and younger: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Geoffroy¹,

Bouchard²,

Per³

et al. 2022

The Lancet Psychiatry

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“…A positive self‐concept facilitates one's understanding of the environment and the maintenance of adequate social relations, promoting well‐being and a good psychological adjustment in children (Chavez‐Hernandez et al., 2018). On the contrary, a low self‐concept is related to the development of internalizing symptoms (Bernaras, Garaigordobil, Jaureguizar, & Soroa, 2018; Spilt, van Lier, Leflot, Onghena, & Colpin, 2014).…”

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“…On the contrary, a low self‐concept is related to the development of internalizing symptoms (Bernaras, Garaigordobil, Jaureguizar, & Soroa, 2018; Spilt, van Lier, Leflot, Onghena, & Colpin, 2014). Specifically, a low self‐concept has been considered as a predictor of depression and suicidal behavior (Chavez‐Hernandez et al., 2018; Garaigordobil, Bernarás, Jaureguizar, & Machimbarrena, 2017). In fact, in a study conducted with Spanish children aged 7–10 years (Garaigordobil et al., 2017), low family self‐concept and high anxiety were considered causal variables of depression.…”

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Examining academic self‐concept as a mediator of the relationship between anxiety and depression: A longitudinal study

Morales

Rodríguez-Menchón

Espada

et al. 2022

Child Adoles Ment Health

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Background: Self-concept plays a role as a mediator in the development and maintenance of internalizing symptoms but mechanisms through which the early presence of anxiety symptoms is associated with the subsequent development of depression is unknown. The aim of this longitudinal study was to analyze the mediating role of different areas of self-concept in the relationship between the early development of anxiety symptoms and the later appearance of depressive symptoms. Methods: A longitudinal study with 3 time-points was conducted, including baseline, 2 months and 12 months from the baseline assessment. A total of 217 children aged 8-12 years participated. Mediation analyses were conducted using PROCESS Macro for SPSS. Results: Academic self-concept (Time 2) mediated the relationship between Anxiety (Time 1) and Depression (Time 3) when controlling for children's sex and, age, baseline value of the mediator, anxiety (at Times 2 and 3), and depression (at Times 1 and 2). Children with self-reports of higher anxiety symptoms (Time 1) presented lower Academic self-concept (Time 2). Children who reported lower levels of Academic self-concept and Family selfconcept (Time 2) were more likely to develop depressive symptoms (Time 3). Conclusions: Feeling competent in the school environment may be considered a protective factor against the development of depression in childhood. The identification of risk factors facilitates the development and implementation of preventive programs. Key Practitioner Message• Self-concept plays a role as a mediator in the development and maintenance of internalizing symptoms, including anxiety and depresion. Mechanisms through which the early presence of anxiety symptoms is associated with the subsequent development of depression are unknown. • Children with self-reports of higher anxiety symptoms presented lower Academic self-concept. Children who reported lower levels of Academic self-concept and Family self-concept were more likely to develop depressive symptoms. • Self-concept is an area to which special attention must be paid by school agents. Strategies aimed at improving the academic self-concept of children, especially those with early symptoms of anxiety, could prevent the future onset of depression and consequently reduce the cost in the health system.

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Suicidal Ideation, Depressive Symptomatology, and Self‐Concept: A Comparison Between Mexican Institutionalized and Noninstitutionalized Children

Cited by 6 publications

References 8 publications

Familial Risk Factors and Emotional Problems in Early Childhood: The Promotive and Protective Role of Children’s Self-Efficacy and Self-Concept

Familial Risk Factors and Emotional Problems in Early Childhood: The Promotive and Protective Role of Children’s Self-Efficacy and Self-Concept

Prevalence of suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviours in children aged 12 years and younger: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Examining academic self‐concept as a mediator of the relationship between anxiety and depression: A longitudinal study

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