Effect of depression on daily life of adults
Gurung, Mina; Shristy, Shrestha (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023060621879
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023060621879
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Depression is a common mental health disorder which is characterised by persistent feeling of sadness or intense sorrow. It occurs in any age group, but this research focused on adult of aged 19 to 65. Depression in adults is a severe problem in the world and this affects the performance of their daily activities. It is often caused by environmental and personal factors which leads to lack of motivation and reduces the performance in their daily activities. Nursing help is needed to the depressive individuals who are unable to take care of themselves. Theoretical framework for the study was self-care theory by Orem.
The purpose of this study was to discover the impacts of depression on physical health and human behaviour. The objective of this study was to identify the daily activities influenced by depression in adults.
The research question is, “How does depression affect daily life activities of adults?”
The method of study used in this research was a qualitative literature review. Academic databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Cinahl, and Science Direct were used to search articles. An Inductive method of content analysis was used to analyse the data.
The daily life activities of adults are affected by depression, as evidenced by negative effects on physical health, psychosocial well- being, occupational performance, and social interactions. For instance, the physical health of individuals is negatively impacted by a lack of motivation to take care of oneself among those experiencing depression. Psychosocial well-being is affected by diminished communication abilities and decision-making skills resulting from low self-esteem, and work performance are consequently lowered.
The study suggests that early recognition and treatment are important to minimize the depressive disorder, which reduce the difficulties performing daily activities.
The purpose of this study was to discover the impacts of depression on physical health and human behaviour. The objective of this study was to identify the daily activities influenced by depression in adults.
The research question is, “How does depression affect daily life activities of adults?”
The method of study used in this research was a qualitative literature review. Academic databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Cinahl, and Science Direct were used to search articles. An Inductive method of content analysis was used to analyse the data.
The daily life activities of adults are affected by depression, as evidenced by negative effects on physical health, psychosocial well- being, occupational performance, and social interactions. For instance, the physical health of individuals is negatively impacted by a lack of motivation to take care of oneself among those experiencing depression. Psychosocial well-being is affected by diminished communication abilities and decision-making skills resulting from low self-esteem, and work performance are consequently lowered.
The study suggests that early recognition and treatment are important to minimize the depressive disorder, which reduce the difficulties performing daily activities.