J Korean Acad Nurs.  2012 Aug;42(4):496-507. 10.4040/jkan.2012.42.4.496.

Depression of Married and Employed Women Based on Social-Role Theory

• Cho I
• Ahn S
• Kim SY
• Park YS
• Kim HW
• Lee SO
• Lee SH
• Chung CW

• KMID: 1387322
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2012.42.4.496

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was based on social-role theory, and purposes were to investigate (1) how depression and health determinants vary with married and employed women, and (2) what factors contribute to depression according to family cycle.
METHODS
A stratified convenience sample of 765 married and employed women was recruited during May to August 2010. Study variables of depression, socio-demographic threatening factors, psycho-stimulating factors, and social-role related factors were measured via a structured questionnaire.
RESULTS
Prevalence rate for depression was 18.6%, with highest rate (25.4%) from elementary laborers. Greater levels of depression were related to women's occupation, higher life stress, and poorer health; lower social support and vulnerable personality; higher levels of social-role related stress. From multivariate analysis, women with preadolescents were the most vulnerable to depression affected by occupation, life stress, personality, and parenting stress. These factors (except for occupational class) combined with economic status, social support, and housework unfairness were significant for depression in women with adolescents.
CONCLUSION
Depression among married and employed women differs by psycho-stimulating and social role relevant factors in addition to occupational class and family life cycle. Female elementary laborers and women with children need to have the highest prioritization for community mental health programs.

Keyword

Depression; Women; Working; Family

MeSH Terms

Adult
Depression/epidemiology/*psychology
Employment
Family
Female
Humans
Marriage
Models, Theoretical
Parenting
Questionnaires
*Social Support
Socioeconomic Factors
Stress, Psychological
Women's Health

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  Figure 1. Conceptual model of depression in married, employed, and childbearing women.

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  Figure 2. Comparisons of depression score by occupational group and family life cycle.

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