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Network analysis and the Network Comparison Test (NCT) were utilized to estimate and compare depressive symptom networks (CESD-10) across subgroups.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Three patterns emerged: Distant-Supportive (55.9%), Proximate-Interactive (24.2%), and Traditional Co-resident (19.9%). While \u201csadness\u201d and \u201cbeing bothered\u201d were universal core symptoms, NCT revealed distinct structural disparities. The Proximate-Interactive group exhibited a uniquely strong \u201cbothered\u2013fearful\u201d connection. 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