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Depression and codependency in women

C Hughes-Hammer1, D S Martsolf, R A Zeller

  • 1Kent State University, OH 44242, USA.

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
|December 30, 1998
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A significant portion of women treated for depression also exhibit codependency. Low self-worth and hiding oneself strongly correlate with depression severity in these women.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Mental Health Research

Background:

  • Millions of American women experience depression, with a substantial number also identified as codependent.
  • Codependency, characterized by excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, is prevalent among women.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of codependency in women receiving depression treatment.
  • To investigate the correlation between codependency and depression severity.
  • To identify specific codependency symptoms predictive of depression scores.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 105 women diagnosed with depression was assessed.
  • The Beck Depression Inventory and the Codependency Assessment Tool were utilized.
  • Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression.

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Main Results:

  • 36% of depressed women in the study sample displayed moderate to severe codependency.
  • A strong positive correlation (gamma = .92, P < .001) was found between depression and codependency.
  • Low Self-Worth and Hiding Self subscales of codependency were the strongest predictors of depression scores.

Conclusions:

  • Codependency is highly prevalent in women treated for depression.
  • Specific codependency traits, particularly low self-worth and self-concealment, are significantly linked to depressive symptoms.
  • Future research should explore the links between codependency, power dynamics, self-alienation, and personality disorders.