Comparative Study on Life Style Stress and Depression Among the Women Professionals and House Wives

Depression is a serious condition that can impact every area of life. It can affect the social life, relationships, career, and sense of self-worth and purpose. For women in particular, depression is common. In fact, according to the National Mental Health Association, about one in every eight women will develop depression at some point during her lifetime. Women are more prone to depression than men, but the causes of female depression and even the pattern of symptoms are often different. The findings of the present study thus conclude that life style stress was found to be low among the working professionals and moderate among the house wives. The level of depression was found to be high among both working professionals and house wives. The study also concludes that the type of family influences the lifestyle stress of the respondents.