Self-Efficacy and Problem-Focused Coping Mediate the Association between Childhood Neglect and Depression

Moderated mediation revealed that childhood neglect was negatively associated with self-efficacy and problem-focused coping, leading to increased young-adult depression. This model was stronger among families high in cohesion and low in conflict. Higher levels of cohesion in neglectful families may impact development of future problem-focused coping skills and initiative taking.