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Negative life events and depressive symptoms in late life: Buffering effects of parental and partner bonding?
Author(s) -
Kraaij Vivian,
Garnefski Nadia
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
personal relationships
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.81
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1475-6811
pISSN - 1350-4126
DOI - 10.1111/1475-6811.00013
Subject(s) - psychology , depression (economics) , depressive symptoms , intervention (counseling) , clinical psychology , control sample , developmental psychology , psychiatry , cognition , chemistry , food science , economics , macroeconomics
The buffering function of parental and partner bonding in the relationship between negative life events and depressive symptoms at old age was examined. A community sample of 194 people aged 65 years and older was interviewed. In particular, the control dimension of both parental and partner bonding seems to be of importance in relation to elderly depression: More psychological control is related to higher depression scores, and low partner control seems to work as a protective mechanism when negative life events are faced. Developing prevention and intervention programs aimed at optimizing bonding relationships throughout life seems advisable.