Depression in marriage: A study on the personal lived experiences of spouses with depression

Date of Publication

2016

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Maria Caridad Huelar Tarroja

Defense Panel Member


Maria Guadalupe C. Salanga

Abstract/Summary

This study looks into the topic depression specifically on the point of view of the non-depressed spouse in a marriage. Numerous psychological studies that are conducted about depression and married life are focused on the depressed individual, which is why the researchers chose to focus on a different viewpoint for this study. They aim to uncover the impact of the depression on the family, the challenges experienced, and different coping mechanisms used by the non-depressed spouse. In addition to this, they also wish to discover the difference before and after the onset of the depression. In order to obtain the answers to their questions, the researchers chose to do a qualitative study using Thematic Analysis by Braun and Clarke (2006). They collected data from four respondents mainly two males and two females. The results showed that the depression does have a significant impact on the family, there were challenges endured by the spouse and several coping mechanisms that were used. The information gathered from this research may be useful for those facing the same predicament or looking into doing future studies on related issues.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU21491

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

84 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Depression, Mental; Marriage; Spouses; Families; Adjustment (Psychology)

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