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[Materialistic values and their association with depression in medical postgraduates: materialism leads to higher risk of depression].

Year: 2025

Type: other

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To explore the values of materialism in medical postgraduates and its relationship with depression. METHODS: We conducted a survey among 592 postgraduates in clinical medicine using Materialism Tendency Scale (MTS) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Descriptive analysis, mean comparison, and correlation analysis were used for data analysis. RESULTS: <0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Materialistic values may increase the risk of depression among medical postgraduates.

Source: PubMed

DOI: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2025.06.11

Authors: Xia Lv, Rong Xiao

Institutions: Southern Medical University, Zhujiang Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4411763938

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