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ArticleBMC psychiatry2025

Depression, anxiety and stress in adolescents and their associated factors: a latent profile analysis.

Zhen Luo, Langjuan Li, Qian Chen, Jing Wang, Zhongfang Yang, Li Tian

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Zhen Luo *The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Langjuan Li *School of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Qian Chen *School of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Jing WangThe University of New Hampshire, Durham, USA.
Zhongfang YangSchool of Nursing, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Li TianThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China. tianlisz@suda.edu.cn.

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Major Project of Philosophy and Social Science Research in Colleges and Universities of Jiangsu Province 2023SJZD144
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Abstract

backgroundMost research on mental health in adolescent centers on anxiety, depression, and their predictors. The characteristics of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms in adolescents from an overall viewpoint remains unclear.

objectiveTo understand the characteristics of depression, anxiety, and stress in different subgroups of adolescents and analyze the influencing factors.

methodA cross-sectional study was conducted using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales for Youth. Potential characteristics and related influencing factors were analyzed using latent profile analysis, a regression mixed model, and multiple logistic regression.

resultsA total of 1408 higher vocational college students aged 14 ~ 17 years were included in this study. A two-profile model was proposed as the best: a High DASS-Y group (8.95%) with moderate and above negative emotions and a Low DASS-Y group (91.05%) with normal levels of negative emotional symptoms. Negative life events in adolescents could be significantly predicted, supporting the model's reliability. Adolescents from multi-child families (OR = 1.664, 95% CI: 1.077 ~ 2.571), those with chronic diseases (OR = 11.505, 95% CI: 6.354 ~ 20.840) and those with academic performance below 50% were at higher risk of negative emotions (OR = 1.705, 95% CI: 1.024 ~ 2.837). Adolescents who majored in science had a lower risk of negative emotions (OR = 0.513, 95% CI: 0.307 ~ 0.857).

conclusionsThese findings suggest that most of the negative emotional symptoms of adolescents were within the normal range. Although the High DASS-Y group was in a minority, the symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress were more serious, and more attention should be paid to adolescents, especially those from multi-child families, with chronic diseases and poor academic performance. Schools and parents should further provide relevant mental health education and strengthen emotional support for adolescents. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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AnxietyDepressionStress, PsychologicalAdolescentCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleStudentsAdolescentAnxietyDepressionLatent profile analysisNegative emotionsStress

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PMID41430596
PMCPMC12837014

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