Social Support, Social Disability and Psychological Well- Being of Person with Depression
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Abstract
Depression is a psychological disorder that may lead to social disability. As a consequence, the psychological well-being of depressive patients can be strained. Social support is a possible moderator of the relation between social disability and
psychological well-being. The focus of the present study is on the main effect versus
the buffering effect of social support. This study examined the relationship of social support, social disability and psychological well-being in community –dwelling person
with depression. Methods: Data on 180 depressive patients were gathered by mean of
a 1-hr interview at the patient’s home. Results: Receiving more daily emotional support
positively related to greater psychological well- being; whereas problem-oriented
emotional support negatively related to some aspect of psychological well-being.
People receiving more social companionship turned out to be less depressed.
Conclusion: The assumption was confirmed that social support has a major effect on
psychological well-being. A buffering effect of social support was not demonstrated.
psychological well-being. The focus of the present study is on the main effect versus
the buffering effect of social support. This study examined the relationship of social support, social disability and psychological well-being in community –dwelling person
with depression. Methods: Data on 180 depressive patients were gathered by mean of
a 1-hr interview at the patient’s home. Results: Receiving more daily emotional support
positively related to greater psychological well- being; whereas problem-oriented
emotional support negatively related to some aspect of psychological well-being.
People receiving more social companionship turned out to be less depressed.
Conclusion: The assumption was confirmed that social support has a major effect on
psychological well-being. A buffering effect of social support was not demonstrated.
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Pandey, C., & Ansari, S. (2021). Social Support, Social Disability and Psychological Well- Being of Person with Depression. Mind and Society, 10(01-02), 08–14. https://doi.org/10.56011/mind-mri-101-220211
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