The Relationship between Social Support with Depression to College Students

Authors

  • Putu Nanda Kristyana Dewi Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta
  • Kondang Budiyani Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between social support with depression to college students. This research employs a quantitative correlational design with 224 subjects who meet the criteria of being active university students aged 18-26 years. The sample was selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data collection for this study utilized the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). The data analysis technique used in this study is Pearson's product-moment correlation. Based on the analysis results, the correlation coefficient obtained is r = -0.250, with p < 0.001. These results indicate a negative relationship between social support and depression among university students, thus supporting the study's hypothesis. The coefficient of determination (R2) is 0.062, indicating that social support contributes 6.2% to depression, while the remaining 93.8% is influenced by other psychological factors.

Keywords: depression, social support

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Published

2024-08-26

Issue

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY WELL-BEING : FROM MARGINAL TO THRIVING COMMUNITY

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