Socioeconomic Status, Social Support, and Depression in College Students

• In Event: Poster Session 2
  In Poster Session: Division E Section 1 Poster Session

Abstract

Research consistently shows a negative association between socioeconomic status (SES) and depression (Fryers, Melzer, & Jenkins, 2003; Lin, Ye, & Ensel 1999; Lorant et al., 2011). Equally well-established is the contribution of social support to positive outcomes (Hefner & Eisenberg, 2009; Huurre et al., 2006; Rubin, 201). However, the intersection of these constructs remains unclear.
The goal of the current study was to contribute to research on socioeconomic status (SES) and social support in college students. First, the study explored whether social support mediates the relation between SES and depression. Second, the study examined the relation between structural and functional support. Third, the study investigated SES as a moderator in the relation between social support and depression.

Authors

• Elizabeth Crowe, The University of Texas - Austin

• Christopher J. Mccarthy, The University of Texas - Austin

• Jenson Reiser, The University of Texas - Austin

• Sally Lineback, The University of Texas - Austin

• Molly Allender, The University of Texas - Austin