Volume : 2, Issue : 10, October - 2013
Relationship Between Depression and Death Anxiety Among Elderly
Ms Deepa M Rasquinha, Dr Y T Balakrishna Acharya
Abstract :
Old age in human beings is the final stage of the normal life span. Depression in older adults is a major health concern. It is a more common problem than people might think. However, it must be emphasized that depression is not a part of the normal aging. Death anxiety refers to the fear and apprehension of one’s own death. Elderly with higher scores in depression also have higher levels of death anxiety. The study aims to find the relationship between Depression and Death anxiety among the elderly. Sample consisted of 240 elderly. Geriatric Depression Scale developed by Yesavage et al and Death Anxiety Scale developed by Templer were administered to the sample. The data collected was statistically analyzed using Karl Pearson’s correlation. Analyses revealed that as Depression increases Death anxiety also increases among elderly.
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Ms Deepa M Rasquinha, Dr Y T Balakrishna Acharya / Relationship Between Depression and Death Anxiety Among Elderly / Global Journal For Research Analysis, Vol:2, Issue:10 October 2013