Association between depression and perceived parental traits : results from a nationally representative South African survey

With a growing burden of disease and disability stemming from mental disorders in South Africa, additional research into this area may be justified, with specific reference to depression. The effects of parental influences have been explored in the literature as a relevant and valid risk factor in the development and presence of depression. The literature has suggested two main underlying themes of parental styles that included parental overprotection and care. The concept of overprotection has been associated with depression. This thesis explored these constructs in their association with depression whilst highlighting the influence of control. Furthermore the influences of parental depression were also included.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Public Health and Family Medicine

Year dc:date.issued

2011

Author dc:creator

• Srubisky, Catherine Filippa

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Myer, Landon

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10995

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/10995