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Predictors of Depressive Symptoms and Unemployed Black Adults

Year: 1985

Type: article

Abstract: Using data from a probability based survey of unemployed Black adults residing in an urban area, this study explores factors related to the presence of depressive symptoms. Findings indicate that depressive symptoms are less among unemployed persons with higher levels of income, education, religiosity, age and satisfactory social support. Age, however, is the single best predictor of depressive symptoms among unemployed Blacks. There were no significant differences by gender.

Source: The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

DOI: 10.15453/0191-5096.1725

Authors: Diane R. Brown, Lawrence E. Gary

Institutions: Howard University, Western Michigan University

Language: English

Topic: Employment and Welfare Studies

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health