Body mass index, self- esteem, and suicide risk in clinically depressed African American and white American females

Article Abstract:

The differences between African American and White American females with regard to self- esteem and depression, and depression and body mass index (BMI) are discussed. Obese white American females are found to have lower self- esteem and higher suicide risk than healthy- weight females.

United States, Science & research, Health aspects, Research, Demographic aspects, Obesity, Self-esteem, Self esteem, Women's health, Women, Black, Black women, Body mass index

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Parent-adolescent relationship and adolescent psychological funtioning among African-American female adolescents: self-esteem as a mediator

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The quality of the parent-adolescent relationship across age groups was examined for differences among younger versus mid-range versus older adolescents. It also examines self-esteem as a possible mediator based on 608 African-American urban adolescent females.

Surveys, Parent and child, Parent-child relations, African American women

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The relation between familial factors and the future orientation of urban, African American sixth graders

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This article examines the role of family and social support in African American teenagers' plans for the future. Topics include optimism, socialization, and economic hardship.

Michigan, Social aspects, Statistical Data Included, Planning, Influence, Family, Socialization, African American youth, African American teenagers, Planning in children

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