The Relationship between Neuroticism, Emotion Regulation, and Academic Stress with Depression Symptoms in Indonesian Medical Student

Janice Valencia; Frikson Christian

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2022.8322

Authors

Janice Valencia Faculty of Psychology, University of Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Frikson Christian Faculty of Psychology, University of Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5695-1444

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2022.8322

Keywords:

Depression symptoms, Neuroticism, Emotion regulation, Academic stress

Abstract

Background : Individuals who are depressed based on the Global Burden of Disease have 264 million in the world. In college students, the symptoms of depression that appear are decreased academic performance and health problems, leading to suicide. The causes of depression based on the COR theory, when individuals lose resources (academic), with high Neuroticism and difficulty regulating emotions cause individuals to be unable to adapt, thereby strengthening their depressive symptoms. The purpose of this study is to examine and explain the relationship between Neuroticism, academic stress, and emotional regulation simultaneously with symptoms of depression in medical students. Methods: This study used the CES-D scale for depressive symptoms, Neuroticism using the BFI-II neuroticism scale, emotion regulation using the DERS scale, and academic stress using the PAS scale. Hypothesis testing using multiple regression or multiple regression calculations. Result : This study obtained a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.808, an F value of 83,800, and p < 0.05. Neuroticism, emotion regulation, and academic stress effectively contributed 65.2%, and 34.8% influenced other factors. Other factors can be closeness in family, health, loyal friends, and hope. Conclusion : there was a relationship between Neuroticism, emotional regulation, and academic stress with symptoms of depression in medical students.

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