Church Attendance and New Episodes of Major Depression in a Community Study of Older Adults: The Cache County Study

Norton, Maria C.; Singh, Archana; Skoog, Ingmar; Corcoran, Christopher; Tschanz, Jo Ann T.; Zandi, Peter P.; Breitner, John C.S.; Welsh‐Bohmer, Kathleen A.; Steffens, David C.

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“…This suggests that the consistent finding in existing literature on the protective qualities of frequent attendance (Koenig, 2007; Maselko et al, 2009; Norton et al, 2008; Sternthal et al, 2010) may pertain more often to adults at low familial risk for depression, in light of the current finding.…”

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“…Research examining protective factors against major depression has identified frequency of religious services attendance (Hayward et al, 2012a; Koenig, 2007; Maselko et al, 2009; Norton et al, 2008; Sternthal et al, 2010) and social support (Bruce and Hoff, 1994; De Leeuw et al, 2000; Peirce et al, 2000; Stice et al, 2004; Symister and Friend, 2003; Paykel et al, 1971) as inversely associated with subsequent major depression. The protective contribution of frequent religious services attendance has in part been attributed to the social support that may be present (Hayward et al, 2012b; Koenig et al, 1992; Strawbridge et al, 1997), but its association with depression independent from various social factors has received little investigation.…”

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Religious attendance and social adjustment as protective against depression: A 10-year prospective study

Barton¹,

Miller²,

Wickramaratne³

et al. 2013

Journal of Affective Disorders

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Background Previous research has identified elevated social adjustment and frequent religious attendance as protective against depression. The present study aims to examine the association of frequency of religious services attendance with subsequent depression, while accounting for the effects of social adjustment. Method Participants were 173 adult offspring of depressed and nondepressed parents, followed longitudinally over 25 years. Diagnosis was assessed with the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia—Lifetime Version. The Social Adjustment Scale—Self Report (SAS—SR) was used to assess social adjustment and frequency of religious services attendance was self-reported. In a logistic regression analysis, major depression at 20 years was used as the outcome measure and the frequency of religious services attendance and social adjustment variables at 10 years as predictors. Results Frequent religious services attendance was found to protect against subsequent depression at a trend level. High functioning social adjustment was found to protect against subsequent depression, especially within the immediate and extended family. Adults without a depressed parent who reported attending religious services atleast once a month had a lower likelihood of subsequent depression. Among adults with a depressed parent, those with high functioning social adjustment had a lower likelihood of subsequent depression. Limitations Measurement of social adjustment was non-specific to religious services. Conclusions Frequent religious attendance may protect against major depression, independent from the effects of social adjustment. This protective quality may be attenuated in adults with a depressed parent. High functioning social adjustment may be protective only among offspring of depressed parents.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Religious attendance and social adjustment as protective against depression: A 10-year prospective study

Barton¹,

Miller²,

Wickramaratne³

et al. 2013

Journal of Affective Disorders

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“…The protective effects of religion against late-life depression may depend on the broader socio–cultural environment. Religious practice, church attendance or prayer, especially when it is embedded within a traditional value-orientation, may facilitate coping with adversity in later life and stress reduction [80–84]. …”

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use for Treatment and Prevention of Late-Life Mood and Cognitive Disorders

Lavretsky¹

2009

Aging Health

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Late-life mood disorders and cognitive aging are the most common reasons for using complementary and alternative therapies. The amount of rigorous scientific data to support the efficacy of complementary therapies in the treatment of depression or cognitive impairment is extremely limited. The areas with the most evidence for beneficial effects are exercise, herbal therapy (Hypericum perforatum), the use of fish oil, and, to a lesser extent, acupuncture and relaxation therapies. There is a need for further research involving randomized, controlled trials to investigate the efficacy of complementary and alternative therapies in the treatment of depression and cognitive impairment in late-life. This research may lead to the development of effective treatment and preventive approaches for these serious conditions.

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“…This results in using inefficient coping style such as excitement, and these people tend to be depressed. In contrast, extraversion includes positive emotional styles and positive emotions, intimate interpersonal relationships, and high levels of interaction and social activity [11]. On the other hand, self-efficacy with beta -0.35 had a negative and significant effect on depression in elderly.…”

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The Relationship Between Personality Traits (Neuroticism and Extraversion) and Self-Efficacy With Aging Depression

Abbasi

Mirderikvand

Adavi

et al. 2018

Salmand

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Objectives This study aimed to analyze the relationship personality traits (neuroticism and extraversion) and self-efficacy with aging depression in retiree male teachers in Harsin City, Iran. Methods & Materials The present study followed a cross-sectional descriptive correlation method. In this research, a total of 173 retiree male teachers in Harsin were selected by random sampling method. Research tools included geriatric depression scale, NEO five-factor inventory and generalized self-efficacy scale. Results The obtained information was separately analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient and regression. This research showed significant negative associations between aging depression with extraversion (r=-0.65, P<0.001), and self-efficacy (r=-0.66, P<0.001). There were also significant positive correlation between neuroticism (r=0.54, P<0.001) and aging depression. Conclusion Neuroticism can affect aging depression of retiree male teachers. And more extraversion and self-efficacy can result in decrease in depression of retiree male teachers. A B S T R A C T Key words:Elderly depression, Neuroticism, Extroversion, Self-efficacy Objectiveslderly depression ranks the second among the various causes of disability in this era [1]. One of the psychological factors that play a significant role in elderly depression is personality traits [2,3]. Neuroticism and extroversion are two critical personality traits that affect depression [4]. In a meta-analysis, Maloof et al. [5] demonstrated that mood disorders are associated with a particular pattern of personality traits. On the oth-E er hand, self-efficacy is described as a critical factor in depression among various psychosocial factors [6,7]. Self-efficacy is the self-assessment of individual's ability to perform a task and is a behavioral understanding that increases the possible commitment to a task and healthpromotion behaviors [8]. The present study evaluated the role of neuroticism, extraversion, and self-efficacy in predicting elderly depression. Methods & MaterialsThis is a descriptive-correlation study (approved by the Education Headquarter of Harsin City of Kermanshah Province, No. 640/1993). The study population consisted of retired teachers (males) in Harsin City in 2016. Total 173 individuals (aged 52-68 years) were selected as a sample using simple random sampling method. 200 questionnaires were distributed in the present study of which 173 were selected for analysis. The research tool consisted of three questionnaires: Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) had 15 questions and was developed by Yesavage et al. in 1982 [9]. This tool was translated into Persian in Iran and standardized for the Iranian population. Its reliability coefficient was 0.9, and its validity was appropriate as estimated by factor analysis method [9]. The reliability coefficient of this questionnaire in the present study was 0.82 as determined by using Cronbach's alpha test. Neo Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI)In this study, the short form of the ...

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Church Attendance and New Episodes of Major Depression in a Community Study of Older Adults: The Cache County Study

Cited by 36 publications

References 51 publications

Religious attendance and social adjustment as protective against depression: A 10-year prospective study

Religious attendance and social adjustment as protective against depression: A 10-year prospective study

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use for Treatment and Prevention of Late-Life Mood and Cognitive Disorders

The Relationship Between Personality Traits (Neuroticism and Extraversion) and Self-Efficacy With Aging Depression

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