Associations of Life Satisfaction and Depression among Obese

Authors: Shefali SK

Pages: 24-26

Abstract:

Obesity is a serious problem and it is a major public health concern world-wide. The objective of the study is to see the gender difference in Life Satisfaction and Depression among obese and also the relationship between them. Sample for the study consisted of 60 obese patients, (30 males and 30 females) who were under weight reduction treatment. The tools used to assess Life satisfaction and Depression are Life satisfaction scale by Dr. Promila Singh and Gorge Joseph,1971 and Becks Depression Inventory by Dr. Aaron.T.Beck, 1974 respectively. Results were analysed using Independent sample t- test and Pearson coefficient of correlation. Results showed that there is no significant gender difference in Life satisfaction and Depression. The findings indicated that there is significant negative relationship between Life Satisfaction and Depression.