ปัจจัยที่มีความสัมพันธ์กับภาวะซึมเศร้าของวัยรุ่นในสถานสงเคราะห์แห่งหนึ่ง จังหวัดเชียงราย

Parichat Panya; Patcharawan Kaewkanta; Sawitri Jeeraya; Natwara Chuemor

Authors

Parichat Panya Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Rai College
Patcharawan Kaewkanta Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Rai College
Sawitri Jeeraya Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Rai College
Natwara Chuemor Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Rai College

Keywords:

depression, adolescents, family connectedness, life skills, foster home

Abstract

Introduction: Adolescents in a foster home may lack family support and higher risk of depression than general adolescents and association of suicidal ideation. Therefore, studying related factors is essential for developing preventive strategies.

Research objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among adolescents living in a foster home in Chiang Rai Province.

Research methodology: This descriptive correlational study included 126 adolescents aged 13 - 21 years who were selected using simple random sampling. The research instruments consisted of a demographic questionnaire, the Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents, a life skills assessment, and a family connectedness scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient.

Results: The findings revealed that 66.70% of participants had no depression, whereas 23% had mild depression and 8.70% had moderate depression. Factors significantly associated with depression included family connectedness (r = -.199, p < .001), creative thinking skills (r = -.233, p < .001), positive self-concept (r = -.214, p < .001), interpersonal relationship skills (r = -.195, p < .001), and overall life skills (r = -.236, p < .001). All variables demonstrated statistically significant, weak negative correlations with depression.

Conclusions: Increased family connectedness and life skills tend to lower adolescent depression, despite their weak negative correlation.

Implications: Further qualitative research should be conducted, and programs tailored to the needs of this adolescent population should be developed.

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