The Role of Marital Satisfaction and Perceived Social Support on Depression of Empty and Full Nest Elderly

Background: Elderly psychopathology has a special significance that nest status (living with or without offspring) can make it more complicated. This study aimed to assess predictors of depression in the elderly empty and nonempty nest. Methods: This correlational descriptive-casual and effect research was conducted in elderly day care centers, some city locations such as parks and streets, and retirement department of administrations and companies. Participants who answered 7 of 10 questions of Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT) were entered into the research. 274 valid questionnaires were selected from 350 questionnaires distributed between older adults 60 years old and older. The sample was selected by sampling availability but location and population variations were considered. To collect the data we used the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (12 items, MSPSS), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), and Marital Satisfaction Index (IMS). Regression analysis was performed to analyze the data. Results: Depression was negatively correlated with marital satisfaction and all subscales of MSPSS in both groups (empty and nonempty nest). In the empty nest group, the correlation of depression and family (-0.552), significant others (-0.372), and friends (-201) support, and marital satisfaction (+0.552) were significant (p < 0.01). In the full nest group, the correlation of depression and family (-0.435), and friends (-0.385) support was significant (p < 0.01). Also correlation of depression and significant others (0.279) support, and marital satisfaction (-0.424) were significant (p < .05). In the empty nest group, marital satisfaction and family support reversely predicted depression. In the full nest group marital satisfaction reversely predicted depression. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that considering nest status in elderly depression is important and the type and power of variables in predicting depression in empty and full nest elderly are different. The findings of this study can have significant implications for geriatric health professionals.

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The Relationship Between Social Supports With Depression Among Elderly in the Eastern Cities of Guilan

The Journal of Tolooebehdasht ◽

10.18502/tbj.v19i2.3398 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Kamele moghadam ◽

Roya Mansour-Ghanaei ◽

Mohammad Esmaeilpour-Bandboni ◽

Zahra Atrkar-Roshan

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Geriatric Depression Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Total Score Range ◽

The Mean ◽

The Relationship ◽

Score Range ◽

Elderly Living

Introduction: Elderly are vulnerable individuals in society, and are mostly exposed to mental disorders especially depression. Using non-medical factors to manage the depression, like perceived social support, can reduce the incidence of adverse reactions in such a vulnerable population. The current study aimed to determine the relationship between social support with depression among elderly in the eastern cities of Guilan. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional, descriptive -correlational study conducted by the elderly living in the eastern cities of Guilan, in which 168 people were selected from two-stage, cluster random and available sampling. Data was collected with using two standard tools include, Philips social support questionnaires (23 Items), and Geriatric Depression Scale (15 Items) Data were analyzed using SPSS, version 19, software, T-test, ANOVA and Pearson tests. Results: The mean of social support in elderly living in the eastern of Guilan was 73/25±9/18 (total score range of 23-92) and the mean of depression for them was 3/20±3/58 (total score range of 0-15). The analysis of the data indicated that there was a negative significant correlation between social support and depression (p<0/01, r=-0/47). Conclusion: This study confirmed the role of social support in the development of depression in the elderly, so it is important to provide the conditions for promoting social support to reduce depression and thus improve the quality of life of the elderly.

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Depression, Hope and Social support Among Older People with Cancer: A Comparison of Muslim Palestinian and Jewish Israeli Cancer Patients

10.21203/rs.3.rs-327509/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Gil Goldzweig ◽

Lea Baider ◽

Jeremy M. Jacobs ◽

Ibtisam M Ghrayeb ◽

Eli Sapir ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Cultural Sensitivity ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Geriatric Depression Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Well Being ◽

Therapeutic Dialogue

Abstract Objectives: Studies concerning the psychosocial aspects of cancer diagnosis and treatment among older Muslim patients are scarce. The goal of this research was to compare depression, hope, and perceived social support between older Muslim Palestinians and Jewish Israelis diagnosed with cancer. Design: The study sample included 149 Muslim Palestinian and 122 Jewish Israeli cancer patients. Outcome measures: Self-administered measures of depression (5-Item Geriatric Depression Scale) and perceived social support (Cancer Perceived Agents of Social Support Questionnaire). Hope was measured via Snyder’s Adult Hope Scale and 6 specific hope items. Results: General hope was significantly higher among Muslim patients, specific hope items were significantly higher among Jewish patients, and depression was significantly higher among Muslim patients. Hope was the most significant predictor of depression in both samples, particularly among Jewish patients, with higher hope relating to lower depression. Conclusion: Healthcare providers should show cultural sensitivity and incorporate the perspectives of older cancer patients and their families in order to improve patients’ psychological well-being. The inclusion of the concept and language of hope within the therapeutic dialogue may improve psychological wellbeing and synchronize the needs and expectations of patients, caregivers, and health care professionals, resulting in more equitable and value-oriented care.

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Depression, Hope and Social Support Among Older People With Cancer: A Comparison of Muslim Palestinian and Jewish Israeli Cancer Patients

10.21203/rs.3.rs-327509/v2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Gil Goldzweig ◽

Lea Baider ◽

Jeremy Jacobs ◽

Ibtisam M Ghrayeb ◽

Eli Sapir ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Cultural Sensitivity ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Geriatric Depression Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Psychological Wellbeing ◽

Therapeutic Dialogue ◽

And Coping ◽

Globally Distributed

Abstract ObjectivesStudies of depression in older Muslim Palestinians diagnosed with cancer are scarce. To gain insight into the psychological response and coping ability of this very large, globally distributed population, we collected data from older Muslim Palestinian people diagnosed with cancer concerning depression hope and perceived social support. Both hope and social support were selected because they can be manipulated through intervention and education, as shown in the geriatric literature. Data were compared to data collected from older Jewish Israeli people diagnosed with cancer. DesignThe study sample comprised 143 Muslim Palestinian and 110 Jewish Israeli people diagnosed with cancer, aged >=65. All participants were either in treatment for active disease or within six months of such treatment. Self-administered measures included depression (the Five-Item Geriatric Depression Scale), perceived social support (Cancer Perceived Agents of Social Support Questionnaire) and hope (Snyder’s Adult Hope Scale). ResultsHope and depression were both found to be significantly higher among the Muslim Palestinian patients than in the Jewish Israeli participants. In both samples, higher levels of hope were associated with lower levels of depression, with this correlation stronger in the Jewish Israeli group. ConclusionTo improve the psychological wellbeing of patients, healthcare providers must exercise cultural sensitivity in their interactions, respecting the perspectives of both the patients and their families. Incorporating the concept of hope into the therapeutic dialogue and language may improve psychological wellbeing and synchronize the needs and expectations of patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, resulting in more equitable, effective and value-oriented care.

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Overview of Depression Levels in Elderly People at Tresna Werdha Nirwarna Puri Samarinda Social Home

Jurnal Kesehatan Pasak Bumi Kalimantan ◽

10.30872/j.kes.pasmi.kal.v3i2.5087 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 20

Author(s):

Nada Octavia Rusman ◽

Muhammad Aminuddin

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Geriatric Depression Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

The Elderly ◽

Geriatric Depression ◽

Mild Depression ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Poor Social Support ◽

History Of ◽

Research Type

Background : Depression is a mental disorder characterized by a mood that experiences stress, loss of pleasure or interest, feelings of guilt or low self-esteem, impaired eating or sleeping, reduced energy and concentration (Narulita, 2009). One tool for measuring depression is using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) scale. Objective : To determine the incidence of depression in the elderly that occurred at the Tresna Werdha Nirwana Social Home Puri Samarinda. Method : The study design used a descriptive research type with a survey approach. Performed in May 2019 with 30 respondents at the Tresna Werdha Nirwana Social Home Puri Samarinda. Results : 23 elderly did not experience depression and 7 elderly experienced mild depression. Conclusion : Older people who are not depressed may be caused by coping and good social support. And the elderly who experience mild depression are caused by poor social support, a history of illness and age.Keywords : Depression, elderly

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The Relation between Social Support and Marital Satisfaction & Couples’ Depression after the Birth of the First Child

International Journal of Indian Psychology ◽

10.25215/0301.020 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Seyyedeh Samera Hoseini ◽

Leili Panaghi ◽

Mojtaba Habibi ◽

Jaber Davoodi ◽

Mani B. Monajemi

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Marital Satisfaction ◽

Postnatal Depression ◽

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Statistical Population ◽

Men And Women ◽

First Child ◽

Predictive Role

Background: Child Birth can play a major role in parents’ mental status and though it is considered as cherished event, it can dramatically jeopardize mental state of parents. Thus, we conducted this paper in order to study the relation between social support and marital satisfaction and couples’ depression after the birth of the first child. Methods: Statistical population was consisted of 75 couples (parents). They were assessed via Edinburgh Postnatal Depression scale, marital satisfaction (ENRICH) and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Results: Regression analysis showed that there was a significant and inverse relationship between social support and depression among men and women after childbirth. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between marital satisfaction and depression among men and women after childbirth. In addition, social support and marital satisfaction can be explained by the predictive role ofdepression in men after childbirth. But only social support can be predictive for explaining depression in women after childbirth. Conclusion: Thus, inadequate social support and low marital satisfaction can put couples at risk of postpartum depression.

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Old Age, Depression and Social Support

Peshawar Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences (PJPBS) ◽

10.32879/pjpbs.2017.3.2.205-222 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 205-222

Author(s):

Nazma Nasir ◽

Madiha Asghar

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Old Age ◽

Life Style ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Geriatric Depression Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Total Sample ◽

Contributing Factors ◽

Poor Social Support ◽

N 93

The aim of the present research was to investigate the social support in depression among old age people. The total sample comprised of one hundred and eighty-three elderly (N=183), including ninety three men (n=93) and ninety (n=90) women. The age range varies from 60-85 years. Convenient sampling techniques was used for data collection. The participants were approached from different area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) were administered. All questionnaires were filled by interviewers, by using good interview skills. Data was analyzed by using SPSS. Results indicated depression is more prevalent in young-old category, and according to hypothesis result also demonstrated that depression is significantly high in females compare to males. Result further revealed unhealthy life style, problem in physical health and disabilities and poor social support are indicative of depression. Hence it is concluded that aging itself is not a factor directly related to depression, rather transition in life style with reference to working status, financial and social circumstances, and perceived social support are the significant contributing factors that may be considered as contributing factors of depression in old age.

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Evaluation of the relationship between perceived social support, coping strategies, anxiety, and depression symptoms among hospitalized COVID-19 patients

The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine ◽

10.1177/0091217420982085 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 009121742098208

Author(s):

Ali Kandeğer ◽

Memduha Aydın ◽

Kürşat Altınbaş ◽

Alparslan Cansız ◽

Özge Tan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Negative Association ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Control Group ◽

Depression Symptoms ◽

Adaptive Coping ◽

The Relationship

Objective We aimed to evaluate the relationship between perceived social support, coping strategies, anxiety, and depression symptoms among hospitalized COVID-19 patients by comparing them with a matched control group in terms of age, gender, and education level. Method The patient group (n = 84) and the healthy controls (HCs, n = 92) filled in the questionnaire including the socio-demographic form, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale, and Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced through the online survey link. Results The COVID-19 patients had higher perceived social support and coping strategies scores than the HCs. However, anxiety and depression scores did not differ significantly between the two groups. In logistic regression analysis performed in COVID-19 patients, the presence of chest CT finding (OR = 4.31; 95% CI = 1.04–17.95) was a risk factor for anxiety and the use of adaptive coping strategies (OR = 0.86; 95% CI = 0.73–0.99) had a negative association with anxiety. In addition, the use of adaptive coping strategies (OR = 0.89; 95% CI = 0.79–0.98) and high perceived social support (OR = 0.97; 95% CI = 0.93– 0,99) had a negative association with depression symptoms. Conclusions Longitudinal studies involving the return to normality phase of the COVID-19 pandemic are needed to investigate the effects of factors such as coping strategies and perceived social support that could increase the psychological adjustment and resilience of individuals on anxiety and depression.

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Evaluation of Malnutrition and Depression in Elderly People: An Epidemiological Study in Turkey

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckz187.033 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽

Author(s):

S Aydoğan ◽

A Ünsal ◽

D Arslantaş

Keyword(s):

Health Care Providers ◽

Nutritional Assessment ◽

Short Form ◽

Geriatric Depression Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Care Providers ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Malnutrition is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Malnutrition increases the number of hospitalizations and prolongs the length of hospitalization by disrupting organ functions, increasing the number and severity of infections and delaying wound healing. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of suspected malnutrition in the elderly, to examine some related variables and to evaluate the depression. Methods The study is a cross-sectional study conducted between March-April 2019 in individuals aged 60 years and older living in Sivrihisar. Sample size was calculated as 579. Cluster sampling method used. Data was collected by door to door in 4 neighborhoods determined by randomly. Mini Nutritional Assessment Test-Short Form (for malnutrition), Katz Daily Living Activities Scale (for dependency) and Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form (for depression) were used. Chi-square test, Mann Whitney U test and logistic regression analysis were used for the analyzes. Results The study group consisted of 220 (38%) women and 359 (62%) men. The mean age was 68.9±6.4 (ranged 60-93). Frequency of suspected malnutrition was 25% (n = 145). Being 80 years of age or older (OR:3.24, CI:1.53-6.85), having a primary and lower education level (OR:2.54, CI:1.32-4.90), history of chronic illness (OR:2.34, CI:1.33-4.03), using dentures (OR:1.62, CI:1.03-2.55) and suspected depression (OR:4.97, CI:3.17-7.78) are important risk factors for malnutrition. Those with suspicion of malnutrition had lower scores on DLA (z = 8.982;p=0.001). Conclusions Malnutrition was found to be an important health problem for the elderly. The frequency of suspected malnutrition is higher in individuals with depression. Those with suspected malnutrition have higher level of dependency. In order to reduce the frequency of malnutrition, it may be beneficial to increase the awareness of the elderly and caregivers and to give importance to the elderly nutrition of primary health care providers. Key messages Depression is an important risk factor for malnutrition. Malnutrition increases the dependence of the individual on daily activities.

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Effects of social support, hope and resilience on depressive symptoms within 18 months after diagnosis of prostate cancer

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes ◽

10.1186/s12955-020-01660-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Xinxin Zhao ◽

Ming Sun ◽

Ye Yang

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Social Support ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Psychosocial Interventions ◽

Epidemiologic Studies ◽

Depression Symptoms ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Modifiable Factors

Abstract Background The prevalence of depression symptoms and related modifiable factors in prostate cancer (PCa) are not well evaluated. We aimed to assess the effects of perceived social support, hope and resilience on depressive symptoms within 18 months after diagnosis of PCa, and to evaluate the role of hope and resilience as mediators of that relationship. Method A cross-sectional study was analyzed in consecutive inpatients with PCa during the months of January 2018 and August 2019. A total of 667 patients eligible for this study completed questionnaires on demographic and clinic variables, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Adult Hope Scale, and Resilience Scale (14 items). All registered patients were all volunteers and anonymous. Depressive symptoms, perceived social support, hope and resilience were measured anonymously. Out of 667 patients, a total of 564 effective respondents (< 30% missing data) became our subjects. Hierarchical linear regression was used to identify the factors associated with depressive symptoms. Asymptotic and resampling strategies were used to conduct the mediating effects of hope and resilience. Results The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 65.9% in PCa patients. Hierarchical regression analyses indicated that perceived social support, hope, and resilience together accounted for 27.5% variance of depressive symptoms. Support from family, hope, and resilience significantly associated with depressive symptoms, respectively. Hope (a*b = − 0.0783, BCa95% CI: − 0.134 to − 0.0319, p < 0.05), and resilience (a*b = − 0.1315, BCa95% CI: − 0.1894 to − 0.0783, p < 0.05) significantly mediated the association between perceived social support and depressive symptoms. Conclusions The high prevalence of depressive symptoms among PCa patients should receive more attention. Perceived social support, hope and resilience could be positive resources for combating depressive symptoms, and hope and resilience mediated the association between perceived social support and depressive symptoms. Enhancing social support, particularly the support form family, and improving patients’ outlook and resilience may be potential targets for future psychosocial interventions aimed at reducing depressive symptoms.

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Applicability of a cognitive questionnaire in the elderly and proxy

Dementia & Neuropsychologia ◽

10.1590/s1980-57642009dn20300012 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 228-232 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Renata Areza Fegyveres ◽

Ana Paula Formigoni ◽

Cláudia Sellitto Porto ◽

Maria Teresa Carthery Goulart ◽

Mirna Lie Hosogi Senaha ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Geriatric Depression Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

The Elderly ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Geriatric Depression ◽

Community Group ◽

Proxy Report ◽

Proxy Responses ◽

The Mean ◽

State Examination

Abstract The Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly with the Proxy (IQCODE) was developed as a screening tool for cognition alterations. Objectives: 1) To verify the applicability of IQCODE in the elderly with limited schooling, 2) To verify the reliability of the responses supplied by the aged and their proxies. Methods: Individuals of a Community Group were evaluated using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), IQCODE and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). The IQCODE was applied to informants and proxies. Results: We analyzed 44 individuals, aged between 58-82 years (M=66.8, SD=5.97) with mean elderly-schooling level of 3.75, SD=2.82 and 44 proxies aged 44.5 (SD=13.3), with mean schooling level of 8.25 (SD=4.3). The mean GDS was 8.22, SD=4.90 and 13 participants presented a score suggestive of depressive symptoms. The mean elderly IQCODE score was 3.26, SD=0.69 and 3.21, SD=0.65, for proxy responses. There was no statistical difference between these means. On the MMSE, the mean score was 24.20, SD=4.14 and 18 participants presented scores below the cut-off. The IQCODE answers by the elderly in this latter group were more congruent with MMSE than the answers of proxies. Conclusions: The applicability of the IQCODE in a population with little schooling was verified in that the proxy-report was similar to the elderly report. We can affirm that the elderly answers were more accurate than the proxies, as they were closer to MMSE score. The inclusion of a greater number of participants from community-dwelling settings is necessary to confirm the results obtained in this study.

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