Middle age and mental health: Study of depression, anxiety and stress

Pages: 466-470
Vijaya U. Patil (Department of Home Science, Govt. Home Science College, Hassan, Karnatak)
Rukmini S. (Department of Psychology, Govt. Home Science College, Hassan, Karnatak)

The present study is aimed at exploring the depression anxiety and stress among middle aged male and female who are husband and wife and to study the interrelation between depression, anxiety and stress. Sample of the study consisted 30 middle aged male & 30 middle aged female who are husband & wife belong to Hassan District. They are belonging to middle & high socio-economic status. The random method was employed in the selection of the sample. The personal data sheet prepared by the investigator and DASS scale by Lovibond (1995) were used. Results indicated there is no significant difference between husband & wife regarding depression, anxiety & stress. More number of both male & female are facing severe depression. As high as 77% of male are under extremely severe anxiety and both are under mild to severe stress. The findings of the results also show positive relationship between depression, anxiety & stress.