ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal
Vol. 33 No. 3 (2018): ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal (Vol. 33, No. 3, 2018)

Depression and Quality of Life in People with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Fitria Maharani Harsono Putri (Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia)
Magdalena S. Halim (Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Apr 2018

Abstract

The aim of this research was to determine the relationship between depression and some aspects of the quality of life. As additional data, the researchers sought connections between demographic factors and the quality of life. This research used measurement implements in the form of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and the LupusQoL. The participants involved in the research were 49 females aged between 18 and 45 years. The results of the research indicated that depression has a significant relationship with all aspects of quality of life, with the exception of the aspect of body image. The greater the depression, the worse the quality of life. Conversely, the lighter the depression, the better the quality of life. Besides this, the research also indicated a significant difference in aspects of the quality of life, on the basis of demographic factors. The conclusion from the research is that depression is an important matter for attention. By overcoming depression, a number of aspects of the quality of life of people with Lupus/SLE may be improved.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jpa

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Subject

Social Sciences

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Anima publishes peer reviewed articles with editors and consultants providing detailed assistance for authors to reach publication. Anima publishes research reports and scientific papers in psychology and/or related sciences with the aim to advance science, knowledge, and theory of ...