Depression and Self-Esteem Among First Born and Second Born Young Adults

Abstract

The present study was aimed to compare the first born and second born on depression and self-esteem among young adults. For this study, 80 young adults (40 males and 40 females) aged 18-24 years (M = 20.65, S.D. = 2.41) completed the Rosenberg self esteem scale for Self-Esteem and The Beck Depression Inventory by Aaron T. Beck (a 21-question multiple-choice self-report inventory) for depression. It was hypothesized that the first born would be more depressed and would have low self-esteem as compared to second born. The Gender differences were also explored. The results computed from t-test showed insignificant in compare to first born and second born on depression and self-esteem and the results revealed there are no gender differences also. The insignificant results have been explained with relevant studies and theories. The process of technological advancement demand ever evolving changes, which may enhance depressive symptoms and low self-esteem in young adults. Now a days, males and females are equally participating in every curriculum activity and are doing best with their interest. For future scope, birth order can be compared with various variables like maternal-paternal relationships, family values and culture to further analyse the findings. The present study was aimed to compare the first born and second born on depression and self-esteem among young adults. For this study, 80 young adults (40 males and 40 females) aged 18-24 years (M = 20.65, S.D. = 2.41) completed the Rosenberg self esteem scale for Self-Esteem and The Beck Depression Inventory by Aaron T. Beck (a 21-question multiple-choice self-report inventory) for depression. It was hypothesized that the first born would be more depressed and would have low self-esteem as compared to second born. The Gender differences were also explored. The results computed from t-test showed insignificant in compare to first born and second born on depression and self-esteem and the results revealed there are no gender differences also. The insignificant results have been explained with relevant studies and theories. The process of technological advancement demand ever evolving changes, which may enhance depressive symptoms and low self-esteem in young adults. Now a days, males and females are equally participating in every curriculum activity and are doing best with their interest. For future scope, birth order can be compared with various variables like maternal-paternal relationships, family values and culture to further analyse the findings.