The Effects of Parental Support and Self-Esteem on Internalizing Symptoms in Emerging Adulthood

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Author	Moore, Lewie E. Shell, Madelynn D.
Copyright Year	2017
Abstract	This study examined social and individual predictors of internalizing symptoms in college students, and in particular explored the indirect effects of mother and father support through self-esteem. A total of 123 college students completed self-reported online surveys measuring mother and father support, self-esteem, and internalizing symptoms (depression and anxiety, withdrawal, and somatic symptoms). Students reported greater support from mothers compared to fathers, t (114) = 5.84, p < .001. On average, higher maternal (but not paternal) support (β = -0.25, p = .006) and self-esteem (β = -0.61, p < .001) were associated with lower internalizing symptoms. For women, self-esteem mediated the relationship between maternal support and internalizing symptoms, indicating that greater maternal support was associated with greater self-esteem, which in turn was associated with lower internalizing symptoms (F = 41.98, p < .001). However, this pathway was not significant for men. These results highlight the importance of exploring the influence of different sources of support separately, and suggest that improving self-esteem for both men and women, and improving maternal support for women may decrease risk for internalizing symptoms in emerging adulthood. https://doi.org/10.24839/2325-7342.JN22.2.131
Starting Page	131
Ending Page	140
Page Count	10
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DOI	10.24839/2325-7342.JN22.2.131
Volume Number	22
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Alternate Webpage(s)	https://doi.org/10.24839/2325-7342.JN22.2.131
Language	English
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Resource Type	Article