The Influence of Individual-Level Social Capital on Depression.
- Author:
Jin Hyang LEE
1
;
Ki Soo PARK
;
Rock Bum KIM
;
Bong Jo KIM
;
Jin Ho CHUN
Author Information
1. Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Korea. parkks@gnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Social capital;
Depression;
CES-D
- MeSH:
Chronic Disease;
Depression;
Health Behavior;
Health Surveys;
Logistic Models;
Odds Ratio;
Power (Psychology);
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Agricultural Medicine & Community Health
2011;36(2):73-86
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: This study was performed to investigate the relationship between individual-level social capital and depression. METHODS: Data from the 2009 Community Health Survey were analyzed for this study. We used chi-square tests and hierarchical logistic regression analyses to determine the relationship between individual-level social capital and depression. The Korean version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale was used to measure depression. RESULTS: After controlling for socio-demographic factors such as, health behavior and chronic illness morbidity, that are associated with individual-level social capital, trust and informal participation significantly affected depression. Respondents with "be trust"(0.536, 95% CI 0.419-0.685) and who participate in "informal groups"(0.657, 95% CI 0.516-0.836) had significantly lower odds ratios of depression. CONCLUSIONS: Considering and introducing measures to increase the social capital of residents, need reduce depression. It is especially necessary to enhance resident empowerment.
