Citation

Lin CC. Omega (Westport) 2021; 84(2): 399-413.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Sage Publications)

DOI

10.1177/0030222819892358

PMID

31847688

Abstract

This study aimed at examining the roles of self-esteem and depression in the relationship between gratitude and suicidal ideation. A total of 814 Taiwanese college students ranging in age from 18 to 22 years completed measures of gratitude, self-esteem, depression, and suicidal ideation. Structural equation modeling showed partial mediation effects of self-esteem and depression between gratitude and suicidal ideation. Moreover, a multigroup analysis found that males with higher levels of self-esteem could protect themselves from depression more easily than their female counterparts. Implications for future research and limitations of the present findings are discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Adult; Female; Male; Students; Self Concept; Adolescent; Depression; Young Adult; Suicidal Ideation; suicidal ideation; depression; self-esteem; gratitude; Asian People