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Codependency and related health variables.

D S Martsolf1, C A Sedlak, M O Doheny

  • 1College of Nursing, Kent State University, OH 44242, USA.

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
|June 28, 2000
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This study found low codependency in older women, but a significant link between codependency and depression. Further research is needed on traditional roles and codependency.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Codependency is controversial, particularly regarding traditional female roles.
  • Older women may be more likely to ascribe to traditional roles.
  • Understanding codependency in older adults is crucial for health research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Determine codependency prevalence in older women.
  • Examine the relationship between the Hughes-Hammer/Martsolf codependency model and health variables.
  • Replicate findings on the codependency-depression link.

Main Methods:

  • Survey design with 238 women (ages 65-91).
  • Utilized Codependency Assessment Tool, Beck Depression Inventory, Quality of Life Scale, Perceived Health Report, Measurement of Patient Functional Abilities, and Illness Prevention Screening Behaviors Checklist.

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  • Statistical analysis including correlation and analysis of variance.

    • Main Results:

    • 99% of participants exhibited low codependency scores.
    • Significant correlations found between codependency and perceived health (p < .01) and functional ability (p < .01).
    • Codependency significantly correlated with depression (r = .446, p = .0001), with 'Low Self-Worth,' 'Medical Problems,' and 'Hiding Self' subscales positively affecting depression.

    Conclusions:

    • Codependency is prevalent at low levels in older women.
    • Codependency is linked to perceived health, functional ability, and depression.
    • Further research should explore traditional female roles in women with codependency.