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This study investigated the relationship between parental overprotection and adolescent depressive symptoms, focusing on the chain mediation roles of psychological control and well-being. Using a survey-based design with a convenience sample of 823 adolescents aged 10–14, data were collected through validated scales measuring parental overprotection, psychological control, well-being, and depressive symptoms. Mediation analysis, conducted with the PROCESS macro for SPSS, revealed that parental overprotection exerts a significant positive effect on adolescent depression. Specifically, parental overprotection increases psychological control, which in turn reduces well-being, thereby exacerbating depressive symptoms. These findings underscore the importance of balanced parenting practices that limit psychological control and promote adolescent autonomy and well-being. Educators and mental health professionals are encouraged to collaborate with families to reduce overprotective behaviors and enhance adolescents’ resilience against depressive symptoms.本研究探讨了父母过度保护（parental overprotection）与青少年抑郁症状之间的关联，重点关注心理控制（psychological control）与幸福感（well-being）的链式中介效应。研究采用基于调查的研究设计，选取823名10至14岁青少年的方便样本（convenience sample），通过经过信效度检验的量表收集数据，这些量表分别用于测量父母过度保护、心理控制、幸福感及抑郁症状。本研究使用SPSS的PROCESS宏程序开展中介分析，结果显示父母过度保护对青少年抑郁症状具有显著的正向影响。具体而言，父母过度保护会增强心理控制水平，而心理控制的提升又会降低青少年的幸福感，进而加剧其抑郁症状。本研究结果凸显了均衡养育方式的重要性，即应限制心理控制行为，同时促进青少年的自主性与幸福感。研究呼吁教育工作者与心理健康专业人士与家庭携手合作，减少过度保护行为，提升青少年抵御抑郁症状的心理韧性。