Depression, Stress and Life Satisfaction among the Caregivers of Patients with the Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Authors

  • Muhammad Luqman Khan Senior Lecturer, Riphah International University, Faisalabad Campus. Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Qura Tul Ann Lecturer, Department of PGSLT, Danish Degree College Tanzeem-Al-Lissan, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Haleema Khatoon MPhil Scholar, Riphah International University, Faisalabad Campus, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2022(3-III)85

Keywords:

caregivers, Depression, Schizophrenia, Stress

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to explore the relationship of depression, stress and life satisfaction among the male and female caregivers of the patients with symptoms of schizophrenia. Ninety (60 out of which 30 male and 30 female) were caregivers of patients of diagnosed patients as per the DSM IV TR criteria with patients with the symptoms of schizophrenia disorder and (30 out of 15 male and 15 female) were non-caregivers as control group were selected through purposive sampling. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) sub scale of stress and depression as well as Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were administered on each participant to measure the level of depression, stress and life satisfaction. The results showed that there is a significant difference in depression, stress and life satisfaction among male and female caregivers of patients with the symptoms of schizophrenia. Female caregivers of the patients with schizophrenia faced more depression and stress as well as low satisfaction with life as compared to male caregivers of the patients. There is a significant difference in depression, stress and life satisfaction among the caregivers and non-caregivers of patients with Schizophrenia.

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2022-09-30

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Khan, M. L., Ann, Q. T., & Khatoon, H. (2022). Depression, Stress and Life Satisfaction among the Caregivers of Patients with the Symptoms of Schizophrenia. Journal of Development and Social Sciences, 3(3), 908–917. https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2022(3-III)85

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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2022): July to September

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