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. 2024 Apr 4;19(4):e0300320.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300320. eCollection 2024.

The effects of parental respect for children's decision-making and respect for human rights on depression in early adolescents: The mediating effect of self-esteem

Sangmi Lee  1
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The effects of parental respect for children's decision-making and respect for human rights on depression in early adolescents: The mediating effect of self-esteem

Sangmi Lee. PLoS One. .

Abstract

This study investigated the structural relationships among parental respect for children's decision-making, respect for human rights, and self-esteem, and their impact on depression in early adolescents. The study utilized data from 2,747 middle school students who participated in the 2020 Survey on the Current Status of Korean Children's and Youth's Rights conducted by the National Youth Policy Institute. The data were analyzed using a structural equation model based on partial least squares with SmartPLS 3.0. The analysis revealed that both parental respect for children's decision-making and respect for human rights perceived by middle school students had a significant positive impact on self-esteem and a significant negative impact on depression. Furthermore, self-esteem was found to have a significant negative effect on depression. Importantly, self-esteem also played a significant mediating role in the relationship between parental respect for children's decision-making and depression, as well as the relationship between respect for human rights and depression. Therefore, in order to manage depression, it is necessary to develop strategies that encourage parental respect for children's decision-making, promote respect for human rights, and foster self-esteem in early adolescents.

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