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Different Areas of Chronic Stress and Their Associations with Depression

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  • Felix S. Hussenoeder

    (Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health, Leipzig University, 04103 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Ines Conrad

    (Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health, Leipzig University, 04103 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Alexander Pabst

    (Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health, Leipzig University, 04103 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Melanie Luppa

    (Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health, Leipzig University, 04103 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Janine Stein

    (Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health, Leipzig University, 04103 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Christoph Engel

    (Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Epidemiology (IMISE), Leipzig University, 04107 Leipzig, Germany
    Leipzig Research Centre for Civilization Diseases, Leipzig University, 04103 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Silke Zachariae

    (Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Epidemiology (IMISE), Leipzig University, 04107 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Samira Zeynalova

    (Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Epidemiology (IMISE), Leipzig University, 04107 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Maryam Yahiaoui-Doktor

    (Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Epidemiology (IMISE), Leipzig University, 04107 Leipzig, Germany
    Leipzig Research Centre for Civilization Diseases, Leipzig University, 04103 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Heide Glaesmer

    (Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Leipzig University, 04103 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Andreas Hinz

    (Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Leipzig University, 04103 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Veronica Witte

    (Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, 04303 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Gunnar Wichmann

    (Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Toralf Kirsten

    (Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Epidemiology (IMISE), Leipzig University, 04107 Leipzig, Germany
    Department for Medical Data Science, University Hospital Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Markus Löffler

    (Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Epidemiology (IMISE), Leipzig University, 04107 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Arno Villringer

    (Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, 04303 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Steffi G. Riedel-Heller

    (Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health, Leipzig University, 04103 Leipzig, Germany)

Abstract

Background: Research shows a connection between stress and depression, but there is little differentiation between areas of stress, making it difficult to identify and address specific areas in the context of public health measures. We utilized a multi-dimensional approach to chronic stress to better understand the relationship between different areas of stress and depression. Methods: We conducted linear regression analyses and used data from a sub-sample of the LIFE-Adult-Study (N = 1008) to analyze the connection between nine different areas of chronic stress (TICS) and depression (CES-D). In the second analysis, we controlled for sociodemographic variables, personality, physical activity, and social support. Results: There was a significant positive association between the stress domains Excessive Demands from Work, Lack of Social Recognition, Social Isolation, and Chronic Worrying and depression and a significant negative association between Pressure to Perform and depression. After adding control variables, only Pressure to Perform, Social Isolation, and Chronic Worrying remained significant predictors. Conclusions: By focusing on the connections between chronic stress and depression, researchers can help identify the areas that matter most and contribute to the creation of meaningful and efficient interventions. On the basis of our results, measures for the prevention of depression that focus on the reduction of worrying and social isolation are recommended.

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  • Felix S. Hussenoeder & Ines Conrad & Alexander Pabst & Melanie Luppa & Janine Stein & Christoph Engel & Silke Zachariae & Samira Zeynalova & Maryam Yahiaoui-Doktor & Heide Glaesmer & Andreas Hinz & Ve, 2022. "Different Areas of Chronic Stress and Their Associations with Depression," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(14), pages 1-9, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:14:p:8773-:d:866179
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    1. Baoshan Zhang & Xinwei Yan & Fengqing Zhao & Fei Yuan, 2015. "The Relationship Between Perceived Stress and Adolescent Depression: The Roles of Social Support and Gender," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 123(2), pages 501-518, September.
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