Relationship of family environment to adolescents' depression and self-concept

In this study we examined the relationships among family environment, depression, and self-concept of adolescents in Hong Kong. A multi-domain perspective was adopted and a questionnaire was administered to a total of 2,706 adolescents. Results showed that all three domains of family environment correlated significantly with the three depression aspects. It was concluded that a cohesive, orderly, and achieving family environment is conducive to more positive development in adolescents, in terms of lower depression and higher self-concept.