Date Approved

12-2006

Graduate Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Nursing (M.S.N.)

Degree Program

College of Nursing

Abstract

Rates of depression are increasing throughout the world, with women experiencing depression twice as often as men. This study utilized the Neuman Systems Model to examine the relationship in midlife women between depressive symptoms and resilience. Women ages 35-55, selected from four health care settings, completed written surveys on demographic information, life events, depression, and resilience. Results supported depressive symptoms as a health concern for mid-life women: 32% reporting current or previous treatment for depression, and 24% screening positive for depression. Resilience, measured by the Polk Resilience Patterns Scale, was related to education, perceived health, conflict in the living situation, and financial resources. It was inversely correlated with depressive symptoms. Depressive symptoms were related to perceived health, conflict in the living situation, financial resources, and sleep. Negative life events and the situational and philosophical resilience subscales contributed to 64% of the variance in the measure of depressive symptoms.

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