Emerging adults have the highest rates of depression compared to other age groups, yet effective, developmentally appropriate interventions are scarce. A growing body of research suggests an important link exists between self-concepts and depression. To contribute to the dialogue regarding emerging adult depression, theory, and potential points of intervention, a systematic research synthesis (SRS) on the state of knowledge of the relationship between self-concepts (self-esteem, self-efficacy, locus of control, and mastery) and emerging adult depression was conducted using the vulnerability and stress process models. Three primary findings emerged: a greater breadth of work has examined self-esteem and has provided support for its relationship with depression; research on self-efficacy, mastery, and locus of control is minimal with mixed results; and self-concepts work in differential ways to impact depression. Preliminary evidence suggests interpersonal stressors have a contributing role in the relationship between self-concepts and depression. Results identify new avenues of interventions to pursue for a population at risk for depression and in need of developmentally appropriate treatment options.

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自我概念在新兴成人抑郁症中的作用：系统研究综述

与其他年龄组相比，新兴成年人的抑郁症发病率最高，但缺乏有效，适合发育的干预措施。越来越多的研究表明，自我概念与抑郁之间存在重要联系。为了促进有关新出现的成人抑郁症，理论和潜在干预点的对话，我们对自我概念之间的关系（自尊，自我效能，控制源，和精通），并使用脆弱性和压力过程模型进行了成人抑郁症的研究。出现了三个主要发现：工作的广泛性检验了自尊，并为其与抑郁的关系提供了支持；关于自我效能，掌握和控制源的研究很少，结果不一。自我概念以不同的方式影响抑郁症。初步证据表明人际压力源在自我概念与抑郁之间的关系中起着重要作用。结果确定了干预的新途径，以寻求有抑郁风险和需要发展适当治疗方案的人群。