Path modeling reveals that negative family dynamics exacerbate self-stigma in depressed offspring through lower self-esteem and social functioning, highlighting systemic intervention targets.
< .001, comparative fit index = 0.902, Tucker-Lewis index = 0.892, root-mean-square error of approximation = 0.052, standardized root-mean-square residual = 0.045. The findings underscore the complex interplay between family dynamics and individual psychological factors in shaping self-stigma. Negative family interactions (i.e., conflict, reduced parental care, and heightened parental overprotection) exacerbate low self-esteem, poor social functioning, and introversion in offspring with depression, further contributing to their internalization of stigma. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).
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