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    Exploring Factors Associated with Depression among Older Community-dwelling Adults

    Worrall C 2021.pdf (2.662Mb)
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    Open access
    Authors
    Worrall, Caitlin
    Date
    2021
    Supervisor
    Peter McEvoy
    Type
    Thesis
    Award
    PhD
    
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    Faculty
    Health Sciences
    School
    School of Psychology
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/86293
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    Abstract

    This thesis aimed to identify and understand key modifiable factors related to depressive symptoms among older adults that can be feasibly targeted in early intervention efforts. This thesis identified life satisfaction, social support, and self-esteem as being important factors for depressive symptoms in older community-dwelling adults. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings highlight areas for future research and recommendations for intervention strategies targeting depressive symptoms among older adults at the community and individual level.

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