Distress in preadolescence: Emergent psychopathological elements and socio-demographic characteristics in middle school students
Distress in preadolescence: Emergent psychopathological elements and socio-demographic characteristics in middle school students
Author(s): Florina Mădălina Mândru, Darian Faur, Călin Alexandru Serac, Camelia Dindelegan, Alexandra Mihaela FERLAISubject(s): Developmental Psychology, Clinical psychology
Published by: Editura Universitatii din Oradea
Keywords: psychological distress; preadolescents; anxiety-related symptoms; emotional-eating; screening;
Summary/Abstract: Psychological distress in preadolescents refers to a variety of symptoms that includes either internalized symptoms (depression, anxiety, panic), either externalized manifestations (eating disorders, substance abuse). In the recent years epidemiological studies revealed a growing tendency of children referral to treatment due to psychopathological conditions. The aim of this study was to screen a young population of student (middle schoolers) for different types of symptoms that could be described by psychological distress. The results revealed that anxiety symptoms tend to grow from the 5th grade to the 7th grade and then decrease in the 8th grade. Also, emotional-eating students tend to experience higher levels of anxiety compared to others. Implications for future research and functional mechanisms are discussed.
Journal: Romanian Journal of School Psychology
- Issue Year: 16/2023
- Issue No: 31-32
- Page Range: 14-29
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English
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