Citation

Singh A, M. M. Int. J. Cult. Ment. Health 2018; 11(2): 146-156.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/17542863.2017.1342677

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The study was carried out to understand the vulnerability factors for depression. The objectives were to, explore the early trauma experiences, parenting styles and personality patterns in depression and to examine relationship between the variables.The Sample composed of 30 individuals diagnosed with depression and 30 controls from the community in the age range of 18-45 years. The tools used were Socio demographic sheet, MINI-International Neuropsychiatric Interview Plus, Beck Depression Inventory- II, Early Trauma Inventory Self Report-Short Form, Parental Bonding Instrument, Sociotropy-Autonomy Scale, and General Health Questionnaire -12. Study group had significantly lower score on father care and higher overprotection from both parents along with higher scores on general punishment, emotional abuse, total trauma score and sociotropy compared to control group. Depression and early trauma experiences were positively correlated with mother's overprotection and negatively correlated with mother care. Mother overprotection positively correlated with mother care. Father's care negatively correlated with early trauma. Sociotropy, general punishment, and emotional abuse are significant predictors of depression. The study has implications in understanding the parenting, childhood adversity and personality in the cultural context while treating depression.

Language: en

Keywords

autonomy; depression; early trauma; Parenting styles; sociotropy