The Relationship of Mindfulness, Psychological Hardiness and Spirituality with Depression in Mothers
Zahra Ghasemi, Mohammad Bagher Kajbaf
Social Behavior Research & Health June 3, 2019 DOI: 10.18502/sbrh.v3i1.1033 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Correlational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 300 |
| Population | Mothers aged 30-50 years in Isfahan, Iran, in 2016-2017 |
| Measures | Mindfulness Skills Measures, Psychological Hardiness Questionnaire, Spirituality Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory |
| Topics | Depression Meditation |
| Key points | Mindfulness, psychological hardiness, and spirituality each correlated inversely with depression in mothers (correlations of -0.48, -0.39, and -0.55 respectively, p < 0.001) and significantly predicted depression scores. The authors argue that educating mothers in these components should be considered for preventing depression. |
Abstract
Background: In recent years, the incidence of depression in people, especially women, has been growing, making it essential to study psychological correlates with the disorder. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the relationship of mindfulness, psychological hardiness and spirituality with depression in mothers.
Methods: The statistical population of this correlational study included all mothers aged 30 - 50 years in Isfahan in 2016 - 2017. To this end, 300 mothers were selected by convenience sampling. Data collection instruments were Mindfulness Skills Measures, Psychological Hardiness Questionnaire, Spirituality Questionnaire and Beck Depression Inventory. For data analysis, the descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis) were used.
Results: Mindfulness (-0.48), psychological hardiness (-0.39) and spirituality (-0.55) had a significant, inverse correlation with depression in mothers (P-value < 0.001). These components could significantly predict depression in mothers (P-value < 0.001).
Conclusion: Given the significant role of the subscales mindfulness, psychological hardiness and spirituality in predicting mothers' depression, it is suggested that the education of these components to mothers be taken into consideration to prevent the occurrence of depression.
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