Prediction of Depression for Pregnant Women Based on Marital Satisfaction and Mental Health

Subject Areas : Psychological Models and Methods

L. shirjang ¹ , N. Sohrabi ² , M. Hossini ³

1 - کارشناس ارشد روان شناسی، دانشگاه آزاد مرودشت
2 - استادیار دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی مرودشت، گروه روان شناسی، مرودشت ایران
3 - مربی دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی مرودشت، گروه روان شناسی، مرودشت ایران

Received: 2013-09-15 Accepted : 2013-09-15 Published : 2012-12-21

Keywords: Mental Health, Depression, pregnant women,

Abstract :

The aim of the study was to exam the relationship between mental health and marital satisfaction with depression for pregnant women. The sample consisted of 100 pregnant women. Marital satisfaction questionnaire, mental health questionnaire and depression scale were used in this study. The results of multiple regression showed that marital satisfaction and mental health are two significant predictors for depression.