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Abstract
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AIM: To compare Depression and family Environment among male and female adults.
Method: A sample of 200 adults (100 males and 100 females) was selected from Ludhiana District. For data collection, Beck Depression Inventory-II by Aaron T. Beck, Robert A.Steer and Gregory K. Brownand Family Environment Scale by Dr. Harpreet Bhatiaand Dr. N.K. Chadha were used. Family Environment scale measures three dimensions - Conflict, acceptance and caring and Independence.
Results: The results revealed that a significant negative relationship was found between Depression and Conflict, Acceptance & Caring and Independence dimensions of family environment among male and female adults.
Conclusion: Depression among adults is significantly correlated with all the three dimensions of family environment irrespective of their gender.
Language: en |