Forekomst, variasjon og kjønnsforskjeller av depressive symptomer blant barn og unge som deltar i ulike fritidsaktiviteter, en tverrsnittstudie

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  • Else Marie Lysfjord Juul Nord Universitet
  • Odin Hjemdal NTNU, Trondheim
  • Tore Aune Nord universitet

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7557/14.4644

Keywords:

adolescents, depressive symptoms, leisure activities, ungdom, depressive symptomer, fritidsaktiviteter

Abstract

Prevalence, variation and gender differences of depressive symptoms among children and adolescents participating in various leisure activities, a cross-sectional study

Depressive symptoms among children and adolescents pose a significant health challenge, yet little is known about gender differences, incidence and variation of depressive symptoms. A population-based sample of children and adolescents aged 11-14, (N = 1748) was mapped for the occurrence of depressive symptoms across various leisure activities. The results show that those who participate in sports, either exclusively or in combination with cultural activities, report lower levels of depressive symptoms compared to those who only participate in cultural activities. The study confirms a considerable incidence of depressive symptoms among children and adolescents and provide new knowledge of variation in the incidence of depressive symptoms. The findings suggest that special attention should be paid to children and adolescents neither participate in sports, nor a range of leisure activities.

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Else Marie Lysfjord Juul, Nord Universitet

Stipendiat, Fakultet for sykepleie- og helsevitenskap, Nord universitet

Odin Hjemdal, NTNU, Trondheim

Professor, Institutt for psykologi, Fakultet for samfunns- og utdanningsvitenskap

Tore Aune, Nord universitet

fakultet for sykepleie og helsevitenskap

psykologspesialist, førsteamanuensis

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Published

2020-01-28

How to Cite

Juul, E. M. L., Hjemdal, O., & Aune, T. (2020). Forekomst, variasjon og kjønnsforskjeller av depressive symptomer blant barn og unge som deltar i ulike fritidsaktiviteter, en tverrsnittstudie. Nordisk Tidsskrift for Helseforskning, 16(1), 15. https://doi.org/10.7557/14.4644

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