Sex differences in depression and satisfaction with self: Findings from a United States national survey

Jay R. Meddin

Social Science & Medicine, 1986, vol. 22, issue 8, 807-812

Abstract: Using data from an American national quality of life survey, sex differences in depression and satisfaction with self were examined for married respondents. The findings indicate that structural (role and demographic) variables and experiential (cognitive-evaluative) variables reduce gender differences in these two areas of psychological well-being. Variables of particular importance are employment and satisfaction with family life. These findings are evaluated and integrated with previous findings in this area.

Date: 1986
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