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Depression and physical and social functioning in old age

S L Kivelä1

  • 1Department of Public Health Science and General Practice, University of Oulu, Finland.

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. Supplementum
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Physical and social functioning impact depression in older adults. Poor relationships and living situations can predict depression, highlighting the need for elderly support and marital counseling.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Depression is a significant concern in old age.
  • The interplay between physical, social functioning, and depression requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between physical and social functioning and depression in the elderly.
  • To identify predictors of depression in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study conducted in 1984.
  • Population aged 60 years and over in Ahtäri, Finland.
  • Analysis of physical functioning, social functioning, and depression incidence.

Main Results:

  • Disturbed physical and social functioning can predispose individuals to depression.
  • Poor marital relations predicted depression in men within five years.
  • Not living alone predicted depression in women.

Conclusions:

  • Maintaining elderly independence and social roles is crucial for self-esteem and depression prevention.
  • Developing marital counseling services for the elderly is recommended.

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