Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology Vol.4 Issue.1

Doi:10.35365/ctjpp.22.1.10

RESEARCH ARTICLE / ARAŞTIRMA YAZISI

Housewife Burnout and Somatization: Predictors of Depression

Ev Kadınlarında Tükenmişlik ve Somatizasyon: Depresyonun Yordayıcıları

Selin Karaköse1, Ayşe Nehir Ulusoy2

Abstract:

It is known that somatic symptoms as a sign for depression and depression is more prevalent among women who are married and non-worker. Even though frequently research focus on depression, burnout that related to depression have not been examined with somatization among housewives. This study examines the predictive role of burnout and somatization on depression among housewives. A total of 388 women living in Turkey, aged between 20-65 (M=41.74, SD=11.09) were involved this cross-sectional study. In addition to a socio-demographic and information form, Housewives Burnout Questionnaire (CUBAC), Short Form Symptom Check List- Somatization subscale (SCL-90-SOMA) and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) depression subscale were given to participants via online platfom. Hierarchical multiple regression results demonstrated that beyond the age, number of child and psychiatric diagnosis burnout and somatization predicted positive depression among housewives. Findings highlighted the prevent housewife burnout and considering somatic symptoms as prior signal of depression should be prioritized to cope with depression among housewives.

Keywords: burnout, housewife burnout, somatization, depression, hierarchical multiple regression

1PhD, FMV Işık University, Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Science, Department of Psychology, İstanbul-Turkey, [email protected] ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8629-4422.

2 MSc, Nora Counseling Center, İstanbul-Turkey, [email protected] ORCID ID: 0000-0002-3250-2916.

Address of Correspondence/Yazışma Adresi: FMV Işık University, Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Science, Department of Psychology, İstanbul-Turkey, E-mail: [email protected]

Date of Received/Geliş Tarihi: 13.09.2021, Date of Revision/Düzeltme Tarihi: 20.09.2021, Date of Acceptance/Kabul Tarihi: 26.10.2021, Date of Online Publication/Çevirimiçi Yayın Tarihi: 09.03.2022

Citing/Referans Gösterimi: Karaköse, S. & Ulusoy, A. N.  (2022). Housewife Burnout and Somatization: Predictors of Depression, Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology, 4(1): 94-102

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