Graduate Program

School Psychology

Degree Name

Specialist in School Psychology

Semester of Degree Completion

2001

Thesis Director

Assege HaileMariam

Abstract

The relationships among depressive symptoms, peer acceptance, and academic competence were examined in 43 fourth-grade students using a self-report measure of depression (Children's Depression Inventory); a teacher-rated measure of depression (Behavior Assessment System for Children — Teacher Rating Scale); peer acceptance and peer rejection; and grade point average. Results indicated higher levels of self-reported depression than previously found in children of this age. Correlations between self-reports of depression and peer rejection and self-reports of depression and grade point average were significant. The current study also found a significant positive correlation between the two depression scales (Children's Depression Inventory and Behavior Assessment System for Children — Teacher Rating Scale — Depression Scale). Implications for future research and limitations of the current study are discussed.

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