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Depression: women-at-risk

J W Wetzel1

  • 1School of Social Work, Adelphi University, Garden City, Long Island, NY 11530.

Social Work in Health Care
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
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This study examines depression theories from a feminist viewpoint, highlighting why women face higher risks. It critiques existing models to better support women's mental health and well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Sociology
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Women are three times more likely to experience depression than men.
  • Existing depression theories may not fully address female-specific vulnerabilities.
  • A feminist lens is crucial for understanding gender disparities in mental health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze leading depression theories through a feminist perspective.
  • To identify commonalities and divergences across theoretical frameworks.
  • To critique theories based on their implications for women's well-being and development.

Main Methods:

  • Feminist critical analysis of established depression theories.
  • Comparative review of theoretical assumptions regarding gender.

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  • Synthesis of perspectives to form a cohesive understanding.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified specific facts, assumptions, and issues concerning women's elevated depression risk within each theory.
    • Assessed how different theoretical models may create barriers to women's mental health.
    • Highlighted commonalities across theories when viewed through a feminist lens.

    Conclusions:

    • A feminist analysis reveals critical insights into the causes of women's vulnerability to depression.
    • Existing theories require re-evaluation to address gender-specific factors and promote women's well-being.
    • This prevention-oriented critique integrates theoretical concepts with women's lived experiences.