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Fayegh, Yousefi and Redzuan, Ma’rof and Mansor, Mariani and Abu Talib, Mansor and Juhari, Rumaya
(2009)
Memory as a mediator between depression and academic achievement among Iranian adolescents.
Europe's Journal of Psychology, 5 (4).
pp. 40-51.
ISSN 1841-0413
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to determine the mediation effect of memory on the relationship between depression and academic achievement. The paper is based on a study, which was carried out among adolescents in Iran. The respondents of the study were 400 adolescents (200 males and 200 females) in the age range of 15-19 years old. Instruments used for data collection were the Beck Depression Inventory (21 items) and the Wechsler Memory Scale – 3rd Edition (WMS-III). The finding shows that depression significantly affected academic achievement and this relationships is mediated by memory (Z=1.65, p≤ 0.). Thus, it is recommended to enhance academic achievement and mental health in school settings, support strategies such as educational guidance and counseling. Teaching life skill programs and psychotherapy should be promoted.
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