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Sex differences in problems related to depression

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The study investigated possible sex differences in the types of problems that are correlated with Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) scores, using a sample of college students. Problems related to assertiveness and feeling ill at ease were positively correlated with BDI scores for males, but not for females. In contrast, conflicts with parents, feelings of being boxed in and of boredom, lack of money, and chronic physical complaints were positively related to BDI scores for females, but not for males.

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    Roland H. Tanck

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Robbins, P.R., Tanck, R.H. Sex differences in problems related to depression. Sex Roles 11, 703–707 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00288121

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