%0 PDF %T Parental Divorce and Depression in Adolescence: Investigating the Role of Positive Peer Relationships. %A Rubin, Rachel. %8 2017-04-20 %R http://localhost/files/pv63gb661 %X Abstract: This study examined the links among peer relationships, children's family status (e.g., children of divorce), and depression. Based on prior research, it was expected that adolescents who have an absent parent due to divorce but have close peer friendships would have lower rates of depression than adolescents with an absent parent without these close friendships. The study used a sample of 523 participants in Wave 3 (7th grade) of the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development. Peer connection, but not family status, was related to depression scores. Among girls, but not boys, peer connection and family status moderated depression scores. For girls, higher peer connection was associated with lower depression scores for children experiencing no parental separation and other parental separations. However, higher peer connection was associated with higher depression scores for children experiencing parental divorce. Limitations of the research and implications for future research and application are discussed.; Thesis (M.A.)--Tufts University, 2015.; Submitted to the Dept. of Child Study and Human Development.; Advisor: Richard Lerner.; Committee: Sasha Fleary, and Jacqueline Lerner.; Keywords: Clinical psychology, and Developmental psychology. %[ 2022-10-13 %~ Tufts Digital Library %W Institution