Date of Award
1990
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
First Advisor
Patrick Openlander
Second Advisor
James D. Evans
Third Advisor
Raphael Becvar
Abstract
Adults between the ages of 65 and 90 were the subjects of a study to explore the relationship between depression and the variables of personal loss , support system, and perceived physical health . Thirty- four subjects completed a self- administered depression scale (the Geriatric Depression Scale) and a personal information sheet . The relationships between depression and perceived personal health was significant , as was the relationship between depression and the support system. The relationship between depression and loss was not significant . As one's perceived health became better , depression decreased . Likewise, as one's support system increased, depression decreased. Whether or not someone had experienced a recent loss had no relationship with depressive symptomatology. Other significant findings indicated that there was also a relationship between depression and satisfaction of living arrangements . The greater the satisfaction , the less pronounced the depression.
Recommended Citation
Foehner, Eleanor M., "The Relationship Between Depression and Loss, Support System, and Perceived Health of the Elderly" (1990). Theses. 663.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theses/663
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