S Soman1, S M Bhat1, K S Latha2, S K Praharaj1. 1. Department of Psychiatry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India 576104. 2. Department of Psychiatry, Dr A. V. Baliga Memorial Hospital, Doddanagudde, Udupi, Karnataka, India 576102.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To study the gender differences in perceived social support and life events in patients with depression. METHODS: A total of 118 patients aged 18 to 60 years, with depressive disorder according to the DSM-IV-TR, were evaluated using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and Presumptive Stressful Life Events Scale. RESULTS: The perceived social support score was significantly higher in males than females (p < 0.001). Males perceived significantly higher social support from friends than females (p < 0.001), whereas support from significant others was higher in females. There was a higher mean number of total life events as well as specific type of life events in males that became apparent after controlling for education (p < 0.05). Financial loss or problems was the most commonly reported life event in both males and females. Work-related problems were more commonly reported by males, whereas family and marital conflict were more frequently reported by females. CONCLUSION: Perceived social support and stressful life events were higher in males with depression than females.
OBJECTIVE: To study the gender differences in perceived social support and life events in patients with depression. METHODS: A total of 118 patients aged 18 to 60 years, with depressive disorder according to the DSM-IV-TR, were evaluated using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and Presumptive Stressful Life Events Scale. RESULTS: The perceived social support score was significantly higher in males than females (p < 0.001). Males perceived significantly higher social support from friends than females (p < 0.001), whereas support from significant others was higher in females. There was a higher mean number of total life events as well as specific type of life events in males that became apparent after controlling for education (p < 0.05). Financial loss or problems was the most commonly reported life event in both males and females. Work-related problems were more commonly reported by males, whereas family and marital conflict were more frequently reported by females. CONCLUSION: Perceived social support and stressful life events were higher in males with depression than females.
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Keywords:
Depression; Life change events; Social support
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