DSM-IV 12-month and lifetime major depressive romantic relationships among African Americans

JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS

卷:142

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Taylor, Robert Joseph^1,2  Chae, David H.³  Chatters, Linda M.^1,2  Lincoln, Karen D.⁴  Brown, Edna⁵ 

[1] Univ Michigan, Sch Social Work, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA

[2] Univ Michigan, Program Res Black Amer, Inst Social Res, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA

[3] Emory Univ, Sch Publ Hlth, Atlanta, GA 30322 USA

[4] Univ So Calif, Sch Social Work, Los Angeles, CA 90089 USA

[5] Univ Connecticut, Dept Human Dev & Family Studies, Storrs, CT USA

关键词: Marriage;    Depression;    Black Americans;    Adult romantic attachment;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.jad.2012.04.017

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Background: This brief report examines the association between marital and relationship status and 12-month and lifetime prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) among African Americans. Previous work has found that adults with major depressive disorder are less likely to be married or in a cohabiting relationship. This report extends previous research by investigating whether unmarried, non-cohabiting African Americans with depression are also less likely to be involved in a romantic relationship. Methods: Data are from the African American sub-sample (n=3570) of the National Survey of American Life (NSAL; 2001-2003). The DSM-IV World Mental Health Composite International Diagnostic Interview was used to assess 12-month and lifetime MDD. Weighted logistic regression was used. Results: The findings indicate that for both 12-month and lifetime major depressive disorder, African Americans who are depressed are not only less likely to be married; they are also significantly less likely to be involved in a romantic relationship. This is particularly the case for 12-month depression. Limitations: Due to limitations in the number of cohabiting respondents, currently married and cohabiting respondents were combined into a single category. Conclusion: The findings of this brief report highlight the importance of changes in marital and relationship circumstances of the U.S. population for research and practice on depression and other psychiatric disorders. Our study provides evidence for a more nuanced approach in which examining marital and romantic relationship status together promotes a better understanding of the impact of major depression on romantic unions. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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