The association between unemployment and depression – Results from the population-based LIFE-Adult-Study
Zülke, A.; Luck, T.; Löffler, M.; Thiery, J.; Villringer, A.; Riedel-Heller, S. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2018 · Heft 8/09 · S. 1 bis 1
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Background: Unemployment is a risk factor for impaired mental health. Only little empirical information exists on possible protective effects of social welfare systems. Based on a large population-based sample, in this study we sought to provide detailed information on the association between unemployment and depression including information on (i) gender differences, (ii) differences between subgroups of unemployed and (iii) on the relevance of material and social resources in the association. Methods: Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). Emplo…
