TY - JOUR
T1 - Religious climate and geographical distribution of depressive symptoms in older Dutch citizens
AU - Braam, Arjan W.
AU - Beekman, Aartjan T.F.
AU - Van Den Eeden, Pieter
AU - Deeg, Dorly J.H.
AU - Knipscheer, Kees P.M.
AU - Van Tilburg, Willem
AU - Knipscheer, C.P.M.
AU - Smit, J.H.
PY - 1999/7
Y1 - 1999/7
N2 - This study examines whether the degree of conservatism of the religious climate affects the geographical distribution of late life depressive symptoms. A U-shaped relationship is hypothesized: high levels of depressive symptoms at the extremes (both a-religious and hyperconservative), and a low level in the middle (moderate-conservative). Subjects are 3051 older Dutch citizens (55-85 years), living in 11 municipalities. Depressive symptoms are assessed using the CES-D. Religious climate is estimated on the municipality level, using percentages votes on political parties with a Christian background (moderate-conservative versus hyperconservative). Using multi- level analysis, the results support the U-curve hypothesis.
AB - This study examines whether the degree of conservatism of the religious climate affects the geographical distribution of late life depressive symptoms. A U-shaped relationship is hypothesized: high levels of depressive symptoms at the extremes (both a-religious and hyperconservative), and a low level in the middle (moderate-conservative). Subjects are 3051 older Dutch citizens (55-85 years), living in 11 municipalities. Depressive symptoms are assessed using the CES-D. Religious climate is estimated on the municipality level, using percentages votes on political parties with a Christian background (moderate-conservative versus hyperconservative). Using multi- level analysis, the results support the U-curve hypothesis.
KW - Community
KW - Context
KW - Depression
KW - Elderly
KW - Religion
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0032992724&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - https://doi.org/10.1016/S0165-0327(98)00172-4
DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/S0165-0327(98)00172-4
M3 - Article
C2 - 10403158
SN - 0165-0327
VL - 54
SP - 149
EP - 159
JO - Journal of affective disorders
JF - Journal of affective disorders
IS - 1-2
ER -
