Capturing depressive symptoms in Filipino college students : a preliminary phase to scale construction
The major intent of this study is to identify and describe various symptoms associated with major depressive disorder (MDD) among Filipino college students. Data gathered from semi-structured interviews with experts and student participants who are identified as depressed using the Patient Health...
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| Language: | English |
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Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2021
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/18139/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/18139/1/666-2470-1-PB.pdf |
| Summary: | The major intent of this study is to identify and describe various symptoms associated with major
depressive disorder (MDD) among Filipino college students. Data gathered from semi-structured
interviews with experts and student participants who are identified as depressed using the Patient
Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) as a screening tool were transcribed and coded. Surveys with
open-ended questions are also employed for student participants to comprehensively capture
their experiences. The triangulation process used in this qualitative research is described. Data
were examined and clustered according to the similarities, differences, and relationships of
categories via a repertory grid. Through a constant comparative approach, the findings of this
study revealed that the most common depressive symptoms among Filipino college students are
categorized into themes and subthemes, namely: (1) Affective symptoms (emotional
vulnerability and flat affect) (2) Mental codes (cognitive issues and thought of death and selfharm),
and (3) Behavioral Change (isolation, disguised emotional expression, crying spell, and
physical disturbances). Themes may be utilized as factors for developing a depression scale
designed for Filipino college students. Policies and interventions are needed to support college
students who are at risk of depression. |
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