The relationship between independent and dependent life events and depression symptoms in Sri Lanka: a twin and singleton study.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:Life events have been associated with a variety of mental health conditions including depression. There is a scarcity of research in South Asia exploring the aetiology of independent and dependent life events and their relationship with depression symptoms. This study aimed, in a Sri Lankan population, to identify the socio-demographic correlates and genetic and environmental influences on independent and dependent life events and their relationship with depression. METHODS:Questionnaire data came from the Colombo Twin and Singleton Follow-up Study, CoTaSS-2 (N = 3969), a population study of Sri Lankan twins and singletons. Lifetime-ever independent and dependent life events were measured using a questionnaire and depressive symptoms using the Revised Beck's Depression Inventory. S

SUBMITTER: Zavos HMS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7024056 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature