Khawaja, Nigar G., Deb, Sibnath, and Lurie, Janine (2021) Depression: A comparison of Australian and Indian University Students. Australian Counselling Research Journal (ACRJ), 15 (2). pp. 33-42.

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Abstract

The present study compared Australian and Indian university students to examine their depressive experiences and the factors associated with their depressive symptoms. Australian (n = 417) and Indian university students (n = 397) completed a battery of questionnaires at their respective universities. Hierarchical regression analyses, after taking into account demographic factors, indicated that psychosocial factors in varying order were associated with depressive symptoms in both samples. In the Australian sample, a perceived lack of connectedness with the university appeared as the strongest factor followed by perceived stress, maladaptive perfectionism, and a decrease in coping, personal standards, organisation, and university support. In the Indian sample, maladaptive perfectionism emerged as the strongest factor, followed by university connectedness, perceived stress, and a low level of problem-focused coping. Implications for allied and health professionals in the two countries are discussed. More specialised and tailored support is recommended in the two countries.

Item ID:	81133
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1832-1135
Keywords:	academic stress; connectedness; coping; depression; perceived stress; perfectionism; student; support; university;
Related URLs:	https://www.acrjournal.com.au/journals
Copyright Information:	Australian Counselling Research Journal. Copyright © 2021
Date Deposited:	22 Nov 2023 02:43
FoR Codes:	52 PSYCHOLOGY > 5203 Clinical and health psychology > 520399 Clinical and health psychology not elsewhere classified @ 100%
SEO Codes:	28 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 2801 Expanding knowledge > 280121 Expanding knowledge in psychology @ 100%
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