Crushed Dreams Don't Cause Depression, Sociologists Say

Despite several social psychological theories that suggest otherwise, failing to meet educational goals does not result in depression, say sociologists from Floria and Kansas State Universities. Their study in American Sociological review suggests that making no attempt to achieve extravagant educational goals is, in fact, the way to encourage depression. Researchers used two national studies of youth, the National Longitudinal Study and the Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (ADD Health), both of which track respondents over a period of time, to test whether unrealized expectations are associated with depression in adulthood. read more

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