الاكتئاب لدى المسنين : مقاربة نظرية

Abstract

This study seeks to answer the question on the nature of depression among aged people ,its essence and its relationship with social culture. Accordingly ,the researchers adopted the analytic theoretical approach as they dealt with the review of litterature on depression among the category of aged people through previous studies. They attempted to determine its semiology development and diagnostic besides the tools which are used for this purpose. Furhermore, they attempted to examine the cultural factor that plays a role in producing depression among the aged, its development or its inhibition through familial support.