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Mentalno zdravlje i nezaposlenost: predikcija simptoma depresije kod nezaposlenih osoba
Predicting depressive symptoms in unemployed

Author(s): Zorica Marić
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Personality Psychology, Clinical psychology, Organizational Psychology
Published by: Društvo psihologa Srbije
Keywords: depressive symptoms; self - mastery; self - esteem; financial strain; gender; intensity of job - seek behavior; length on unemployment;

Summary/Abstract: In this study we review recent research literature focused on relationship between unemployment and depression, and theories emphasizing the mechanisms by which unemployment may contribute to increased levels of depression. Our research investigated depressive simptomatology and its predictors among unemployed people (N = 453) varying in length of unemployment. Results showed that self - mastery, self - esteem, financial strain, gender, intensity of job - seek behavior and length on unemployment were significant predictors of depressive symptoms. Results are discussed in light of current theories of unemployment and mental health and recommendations are made for practice.

  • Issue Year: 38/2005
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 5-17
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Serbian