APS

2023 APS Annual Convention · 2023

Understanding the Relations of Family Dynamics, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms: The Moderating Roles of Self-Esteem and Self-Construal

Washington, DC · May 2023

Poster · Clinical Science

  • Olivia Baryluk
    Weill Cornell Medicine
  • Mariel Emrich
    University of Connecticut
  • Mariel Emrich
    Weill Cornell Medicine
  • Katarzyna Wyka
    City University of New York (CUNY)
  • Katarzyna Wyka
    Weill Cornell Medicine

Abstract

Family dynamics (e.g., strain and support) play an important role in experiencing mental health symptoms (e.g., anxiety and depression). High self-esteem was found to be a protective factor in individuals with high family strain and low family support, which may be a key modifiable treatment target.

Psychopathology

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