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| Published: June 30, 2022

The Prevalence of Depression among Unwed Mothers in Kerala India

Lintu Joseph

Department of Clinical psychology Graduate School University of Santa Thomas Manila Phillippines Google Scholar More about the auther

, Lucila O Bance

Department of Clinical psychology Graduate School University of Santa Thomas Manila Phillippines Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.123.20221002

DOI: 10.25215/1002.123

ABSTRACT

Motherhood is claimed as a desirable role that all women want and are willing to sacrifice for it. However, the value and dignity of motherhood depend on specific ethical and social norms and structures, like marriage and, thereby, maternity. Indian society places a high value on fertility and motherhood in marriage, but it entirely rejects and stigmatizes the unmarried woman and child born out of wedlock, forcing the mother to give her child for adoption. This study examined the prevalence of depression in unwed mothers, staying in shelter homes in Kerala, India. The Beck Depression Inventory was administered. The results showed that a moderate level of depression is high (58%).

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.123.20221002

10.25215/1002.123

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Published in   Volume 10, Issue 2, April-June, 2022