Journal article
The relationship between social capital and depression during the transition to adulthood
M O'Connor, MT Hawkins, JW Toumbourou, A Sanson, P Letcher, CA Olsson
Australian Journal of Psychology | WILEY | Published : 2011
Abstract
Relatively high levels of depression are observed during the transition to adulthood. Hence, it is important to identify the factors that can reduce the incidence of depression at this time. Social capital is theorised to protect against depression by providing greater access to support and psychological resources. Social capital incorporates both interpersonal relationships and broader community-level factors. However, most research has focused on the influence of relationships with parents and peers in the development of depression in young people, with little attention given to the role of broader social capital factors relating to perceptions of and engagement with the wider community. D..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The Australian Temperament Project (ATP) study is led and managed by the Australian Institute of Family Studies, and further information is available from the ATP website (http://www.aifs.com.au/atp). Funding for this analysis was supported through grants from the Australian Research Council. Professor Toumbourou is supported by a Victorian Health Promotion Foundation Senior Research Fellowship. We wish to acknowledge the work of Professors Margot Prior and Frank Oberklaid, and Diana Smart, along with other collaborators who have contributed to the ATP. We would also like to sincerely thank the participating families for their loyal support of the study.