Intrafamily relations and resilience as protectors against depressive symptoms in Mexican high school students

Introduction. Between 27.3% and 31.5% of adolescents in Mexico may present symptoms of depression. This issue has been studied from both family and resilience perspectives, although few studies have examined their interaction. Objective. In this study, we evaluated the influence of intrafamily relations and resilience on depressive symptoms in Mexican high school students, for which an analysis by sex was conducted. Method. For this correlation cross-sectional study, we evaluated 511 adolescents using the Revised Depression Scale of the Center for Epidemiological Studies, the short version of the Intrafamily Relation Evaluation Scale, and the Revised Resilience Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents. We performed multiple linear regression analyzes by sex using the stepwise method. Results. For young men, the predictor variables were expression, difficulties, and problem-solving ([R.sup.2.sub.a] = .34), whereas for young women the variables were union and support, difficulties, and empathy ([R.sup.2.sub.a] = .25). Discussion and conclusion. This study indicates specific aspects of intrafamily relations and resilience to develop sex-sensitive interventions to prevent depression in high school students. Keywords: Depressive symptoms, intrafamily relations, resilience, adolescents, sex. Introduccion. Entre el 27.3 y el 31.5% de los adolescentes en Mexico podrian presentar sintomas de depresion. Esta problematica se ha abordado desde una perspectiva de la familia y de la resiliencia, aunque pocos estudios incorporan su interaccion. Objetivo. En este estudio evaluamos la influencia de las relaciones intrafamiliares y la resiliencia sobre la sintomatologia depresiva en estudiantes mexicanos de bachillerato, para lo cual se realizaron analisis por sexo. Metodo. Para este estudio transversal correlacional, evaluamos a 511 adolescentes usando la Escala de Depresion Revisada del Centro de Estudios Epidemiologicos, la version breve de la Escala de Relaciones Intrafamiliares y el Cuestionario de Resiliencia Revisado para Nifios y Adolescentes. Realizamos analisis de regresion lineal multiple por sexos mediante el metodo de pasos sucesivos. Resultados. Para los hombres, las variables predictoras fueron expresion, dificultades y resolucion de problemas ([R.sup.2.sub.a] = .34), mientras que para las mujeres fueron union y apoyo, dificultades, y empatia ([R.sup.2.sub.a] = .25). Discusion y conclusion. Este estudio indica aspectos especificos de las relaciones intrafam