Sex differences in depressive symptoms among college students

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Amy Mezulis

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The sex differences in depression is a well-established, replicated clinical finding, with previous literature indicating that females report more depression than males. However, recent research suggests a narrowing sex gap in depressive symptoms. The current study examined depressive symptoms among 1377 undergraduates (18-29 years; M=19.80) using the 20-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. We hypothesized that the current sex difference in depression symptoms would be small or nonsignificant. Results indicated that although males reported more anhedonia and suicidal ideation, there were no significant sex differences in total depression scores, nor did females report more symptoms on any other subscales.

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May 25th, 11:00 AM

Sex differences in depressive symptoms among college students

The sex differences in depression is a well-established, replicated clinical finding, with previous literature indicating that females report more depression than males. However, recent research suggests a narrowing sex gap in depressive symptoms. The current study examined depressive symptoms among 1377 undergraduates (18-29 years; M=19.80) using the 20-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. We hypothesized that the current sex difference in depression symptoms would be small or nonsignificant. Results indicated that although males reported more anhedonia and suicidal ideation, there were no significant sex differences in total depression scores, nor did females report more symptoms on any other subscales.

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