Socio- Cultural Factors
According to Nemade, Reiss, and Dombeck, the sociology
of depression encompasses the cultural context in which people live, as
well as the social stressors that people encounter as a part of life.
The sociological aspects of depression are both influenced by and also
influence the other biological and psychological aspects of people's
lives.
Factors that lead to depression in various cultures are;
Factors that lead to depression in various cultures are;
Little or No Social Support
Having few or no supportive relationships can increase the risk of depression in both men and women. However, rates of depression have been found to be higher in women who are at home with young children, and those who describe themselves as isolated, compared to women who are working or have a supportive social network. In many cases, restricted social networks have been found to precede the onset of depression.
Low Socioeconomic Status
Being in a low socioeconomic group is a risk factor for depression. This may be due to factors such as perceived low social status, cultural factors, financial problems, stressful environments, social isolation, and greater daily stress.
Female Gender
Women experience depression about twice as often as men. Hormonal factors may contribute to the increased rate of depression in women, particularly such factors as premenstrual changes, pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum period, pre-menopause, and menopause. Many women face additional stresses, such as responsibilities at work and home, single parenthood, and caring for children and aging parents.
In our culture the media often depicts women as the vulnerable population as it relates to depression. Here are a few movies:
Depression is not just an American condition it is a global condition .
APA Reference
Martin, B. (2006). What are the Risk Factors for Depression?. Psych Central. Retrieved on February 10, 2013, from http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/what-are-the-risk-factors-for-depression/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/27/depressed-countries_n_910345.html
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http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?&id=13009