Sex-specific interplay of combined lifestyle patterns and their association with depressive symptoms among Chinese adolescents: a school-based cross-sectional study - Summary - MDSpire

Sex-specific interplay of combined lifestyle patterns and their association with depressive symptoms among Chinese adolescents: a school-based cross-sectional study

  • By

  • Lin, Yi

  • Huang, Jin-Ying

  • Hu, Zengbao

  • Rankin, Richard

  • McDonald, Stuart

  • Ding, Ke-Qin

  • Gong, Qing qing

  • Bian, Guo-Lin

  • April 23, 2026

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Objective:

To investigate sex-specific associations between combined lifestyle factors and depressive symptoms in Chinese adolescents.

Key Findings:
  • Prevalence of depressive symptoms was higher in girls (18.27%) compared to boys (14.54%).
  • Low SSB consumption, excessive SST, and short SLD were linked to higher odds of depressive symptoms.
  • High SSB consumption, appropriate SST, and sufficient SLD were associated with lower risk of depressive symptoms.
  • Sex-specific patterns revealed that certain combinations of lifestyle factors affected depressive symptoms differently in boys and girls.
Interpretation:

The study highlights the importance of considering sex differences in lifestyle behaviors when addressing adolescent mental health.

Limitations:
  • Cross-sectional design limits causal inferences.
  • Self-reported measures may introduce bias.
Conclusion:

Sex-specific patterns in lifestyle behaviors should inform future school-based health strategies to enhance adolescent mental well-being.

Original Source(s)

Sex-specific interplay of combined lifestyle patterns and their association with depressive symptoms among Chinese adolescents: a school-based cross-sectional study

  • by Lin, Yi , Huang, Jin-Ying , Hu, Zengbao , Rankin, Richard , McDonald, Stuart , Ding, Ke-Qin , Gong, Qing qing, Bian, Guo-Lin

  • April 23, 2026

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