Table 4 Differences in the mean scores of each of the five CDI subscales in the group of schoolchildren with clinically relevant depressive symptoms across gender groups (CDI ≥ 19) (n = 45)
Subscales | Gender | N | Mean value | Standard deviation | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Depressive mood (6 items, SR: 0–12) | Boy | 17 | 6.76 | 2.10 | 0.038 |
Girl | 28 | 8.1 | 1.44 | ||
Inter-personal difficulties (4 items, SR: 0–8) | Boy | 17 | 2.41 | 1.22 | 0.042 |
Girl | 28 | 1.67 | 1.41 | ||
Ineffectiveness (4 items, SR: 0–8) | Boy | 17 | 4.41 | 1.62 | 0.034 |
Girl | 28 | 3.35 | 1.54 | ||
Anhedonia (8 items, SR: 0–16) | Boy | 17 | 6.70 | 2.64 | 0.022 |
Girl | 28 | 7.82 | 2.45 | ||
Negative self-esteem (5 items, SR: 0–10) | Boy | 17 | 4.70 | 1.82 | 0.029 |
Girl | 28 | 6.03 | 1.55 |