Relationship among depression, self-efficacy, and quality of life among students in medical and allied health sciences. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 6 (2). pp. 51-58. ISSN 2636-9346 (2010)
Abstract
Introduction: This study examined a cognitive model of depression among undergraduate students of medical and allied health sciences. Methods: Participants (N = 279) completed a series of questionnaires related to depression (Beck Depression Inventory-Malay), negative cognitions (Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire-Malay), dysfunctional attitude (Dysfunctional Attitude Scale-Malay), stressful life events (Life Events Survey), self-efficacy (General Self-Efficacy) and quality of life (WHO Quality of Life- BREF). Results: Results of descriptive analysis revealed a higher percentage of severe depression among males when compared to female students. Results of structural equation modeling indicated an adequate fit of the model ( 2 = 21.29, df = 15, p > .13; GFI = 0.97; CFI = 0.97; RMSEA = .04). Conclusion: The findings also indicated the potential roles of self-efficacy in mediating depression. The results are discussed in terms of self-regulating strategies of managing depression and the roles that university authorities may play in helping students to regulate depression.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Depression, Students, Structural equation modelling, Quality of life |
| Taxonomy: | By Subject > Medicine > Psychiatry |
| Local Content Hub: | Subjects > Medicine |
| Depositing User: | Adi Azri Mohamad (Sg. Buloh) |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Feb 2022 23:35 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2022 23:44 |
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