Are neuroticism, cognitive vulnerabilities and self-esteem overlapping or distinct risks for depression? Evidence from exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses

Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

Volumn 26, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 29-63

  Hankin, Benjamin L ^a   Lakdawalla, Zia ^b   Carter, Ingrid Latchis ^b   Abela, John R Z ^c   Adams, Phillipe ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO   (United States)

^c MCGILL UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

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EID: 34250793448     PISSN: 07367236     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1521/jscp.2007.26.1.29     Document Type: Article

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