Title
How is resilience associated with anxiety and depression? Analysis of factor score interactions within a homogeneous sample
Date of this Version
1-1-2010
Document Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Aim: To explore the ways in which resilience is associated with anxiety and depression within a homogenous sample.
Methods: 401 Australian university students completed the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and the Zung Selfrating
Anxiety and Depression Scales. Factor scores from the resilience scale were regressed against total anxiety and depression scores, combined anxiety-depression scores and the underlying factors of the combined anxiety-depression construct.
Results: Self-confidence and optimism were most strongly negatively associated with anxiety and depression, followed by being decisive and solution-focussed and seeking challenges, having a strong purpose and being persistent, although different combinations of factors predicted anxiety than did depression. Spiritual beliefs did not appear to buffer against anxiety or depression in this sample.
Conclusion: Enhancement of resilience, self-confidence and optimism appear to be major potential targets for therapy intervention with this age and occupation group.
This document has been peer reviewed.
Publication Details
Published Version.
Bitsika, V., Sharpley, C.F. & Peters, K. (2010). How is resilience associated with anxiety and depression? Analysis of factor score interactions within a homogeneous sample. German journal of psychiatry, 13(1), 9-16.
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2010 HERDC submission. FoR Code: 110300
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