Abstract
A healthy family dynamic is crucial for good mental health and well-being. A cross-sectional study collecting data through an online survey of 853 university students was carried out to examine the prevalence of depression and its associations with socio-demography, family and college living conditions, and family dynamics. The prevalence of depression was 24.7%. Predictors for depression include being medical or allied health students, having only one confidant, family conflicts and changes in routine family activities, whereas having emotional support from family was aprotective factor. Maintaining healthy family dynamics and emotional support iscrucial to preventing depression among university students
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal |
| Pages | 133-138 |
| Publication status | Published - May 2025 |
Keywords
- Depression
- Family Dynamics
- Emotional Support
- University Students
