Relationship of Depression with Attributional Complexity and Self-esteem Among Boys and Girls

The present study was aimed to investigate the level of Self-Esteem and Attributional Complexity and their relationship with level of depression among students. Attributional Complexity Scale (Fletcher, Danilovic, Fernandez, Peterson, & Reeder, 1986), Self-Esteem Scale (Rifai, 1999) and Siddiqui-Shah Depression Scale (Siddiqui, 1992) were used in the study. Attributional Complexity Scale was translated into Urdu language and psychometric properties of the scales were assessed. Sample consisted of 160 college students (80 boys and 80 girls) with an age range of 15 to 20 years. Results showed that there is non-significant correlation between depression and attributional complexity. Study showed a highly significant negative correlation between depression and self-esteem. Results also revealed that there is non-significant difference among girls and boys in level of depression.