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AuthorMoustafa, Ahmed A.
AuthorCrouse, Jacob J.
AuthorHerzallah, Mohammad M.
AuthorSalama, Mohamed
AuthorMohamed, Wael
AuthorMisiak, Błażej
AuthorFrydecka, Dorota
AuthorAl-Dosari, Nasser F.
AuthorMegreya, Ahmed M.
AuthorMattock, Karen
Available date2024-07-16T06:15:15Z
Publication Date2020
Publication NamePsychological Reports
ResourceScopus
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0033294119872209
ISSN332941
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/56710
AbstractDepression can occur due to common major life transitions, such as giving birth, menopause, retirement, empty-nest transition, and midlife crisis. Although some of these transitions are perceived as positive (e.g., giving birth), they may still lead to depression. We conducted a systematic literature review of the factors underlying the occurrence of depression following major life transition in some individuals. This review shows that major common life transitions can cause depression if they are sudden, major, and lead to loss (or change) of life roles (e.g., no longer doing motherly or fatherly chores after children leave family home). Accordingly, we provide a theoretical framework that explains depression caused by transitions in women. One of the most potential therapeutic methods of ameliorating depression associated with life transitions is either helping individuals accept their new roles (e.g., accepting new role as a mother to ameliorate postpartum depression symptoms) or providing them with novel life roles (e.g., volunteering after retirement or children leave family home) may help them overcome their illness.
Languageen
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc.
Subjectadaptation
anxiety
depression
empty nest
homeostasis
menopause
postpartum depression
retirement
sex differences
Stress
transition
women health
TitleDepression Following Major Life Transitions in Women: A Review and Theory
TypeArticle Review
Pagination1501-1517
Issue Number5
Volume Number123
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