Modern Society Causes Depression

Presented By:

Md. Nurul Islam ID: 1010880030

Md. Abrar Fahad Khan ID: 1110099030

Susmita Bashir ID: 1110029030

Rasel Ahmed ID: 1220425015

Zinan Ara Zaman ID: 1210045030

Presented For:

Tata ZafarCourse InstructorIntroduction To Sociology

Group ASection : 01

Topic

Modern Society

Causes Depression

Research Analysis

Our research is analyzed based on the following topics:

Research ObjectivesReview of LiteratureHypothesisIndependent and Dependent VariablesResearch Design

Research StrategySampling StrategyResearch Method

Research Objectives

Our Research Objective to find out the relationship between modern

society and depression

Introduction and the Review of Literature

Review of Literature

We have googled down this topic Modern Society Causes Depression and the outcomes were mixed based on the following facts:• Financial Difficulties• Family and Relationship Complexity• Social Problems• Technology

Review of Literature

A research conducted by “The New York Times” recently is related to our topic and the findings are:

Here we find that Lower Income/Financial Difficulties is the main reason causes depression.

Review of LiteratureAnother research done by “Gallup Wellbeing” showed a relation with depression as an illness and its findings supported the earlier research:

Based on these reviews we have done on the literature we have narrowed down our

Independent Variable to Financial Difficulties.

Review of Literature

Justification of choosing the topic

More interesting compare to other topics we were given.

Depression in modern society is a highly debated topic in todays world.

More resourceful compare to other topics were given.

Some Definitions

Modern Society: Changes in post industrial era have form modern society. Modern society has strong economies and stable governments. The culture and lifestyle of modern society allow freedom of religion, favor international trade, and are heavily influenced by political alliance or cooperation.

Depression : Depression is a psychological disorder that affects a person's mood changes, physical functions and social interactions.

Purpose of the Research

To meet one of the requirements of the course Introduction to Sociology.

To know how research is conducted in real world, at least at its tiniest bit.

Methodology

Hypothesis

In our Hypothesis:Dependent Variable is Depression Independent Variable is Financial Difficulties

Financial Instability, one of the elements of modern society causes depression

Research Design

Research StrategyWe will use mixed strategy, a combination of

both qualitative and quantitative research strategy

Sampling Strategy

Income Level Range in BDT

Lower Level Income Below 10,000

Lower Mid-Level Income 10,000 – 30,000

Mid-Level Income 31,000 – 90,000

Upper Mid-Level Income 91,000 – 150,000

Higher Level Income Above 150,000

We will use the Purposive Sampling Strategy for sampling.It is based on Income Level. These levels are based on hypothetical assumptions.

The Samples Selected

Our samples were taken based on their Income Level. They were selected from different age and location upon their Income Level.oOur sample size for Questionnaire was 20 oOur sample size for Interview was 3

Justification for Choosing the Sample

Our focus was on financial condition of individuals that leads to depression or not.Taking this sample size was more convenient for us. This sample was easy to reach.

Research Method

We used two data collection techniques for our research:

Questionnaire Interview

Questionnaire

1. What is your age?a. Below 20b. 20-40c. Above 40

2. What is your monthly family income?d. Lower Level Income (Below 10,000)e. Lower Mid-Level Income (10,000 – 30,000)f. Mid-Level Income (31,000 – 90,000)g. Upper Mid-Level Income (91,000 – 150,000)h. Higher Level Income (Above 150,000)

3. How frequently do you feel depressed?i. Alwaysj. Sometimesk. Rarelyl. Never

Questionnaire

4. What might be the most significant element of modern society that causes depression?

a. Financial difficultiesb. Family and relationship complexityc. Social problemsd. Technology

5. Are you employed?e. Yesf. No

6. If you are unemployed, do you think it is a major reason behind your depression?7. Do you think modern society is the rationale behind depression? Please describe your answer.

Questionnaire

8. Do you think rise in your income level could help reducing depression? Please specify your answer with a little description.9. Does financial instability mess up your relationships and personal goals? Please explain your answer.10. How do you think depression caused by financial difficulties can be overcome?11. Do you feel depressed when people you know get better status in terms of income level?

Interview Checklist

Age

What is his/her income level?

Does he/she face any family problem due to financial problem?

What are the problems he/she faces due to social clustering?

Unemployment and depression

Financial problem and depression

Suggestions how to get rid of depression.

Findings of the Research

Frequency of Depression in Different Ages

Below 2021-40

Above 40

00.5

11.5

22.5

33.5

44.5

5

Always Sometimes Rarely Never

Frequency of Depression in Different Income Level

LowerLower-Mid

MidUpper-Mid

Higher

00.20.40.60.8

11.21.41.61.8

2

Always Sometimes Rarely Never

Frequency of Depression in Employment Status

Employed

Unemployed

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Always Sometimes Rarely Never

If you are unemployed, do you think it is a major reason behind your depression?

Yes No0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

What might be the most significant element of modern society that causes depression?

45%

30%

15%

10%

Financial DifficultiesFamily and Relationship ComplexcitySocial ProblemsTechnology

Do you think modern society is the rationale behind depression?

Yes No0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

Do you think modern society is the rationale behind depression?

Why YES?Clustering in Society (Social Status)

Too much competition in every sector

Use of Technology (Social Networking, Cell Phone)

Why NO?Interestingly, no one could give any specific reason for answering ‘NO’

Do you think rise in your income level could help reducing depression?

Yes No0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

Do you think rise in your income level could help reducing depression?

Why YES?Can afford more

Upgrade social status

Can satisfy family needs

Can substitute income for more of leisure time

Why NO?Family bonding and emotions are more important than rise in income

Does financial instability mess up your relationships and personal goals?

Yes No0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

Does financial instability mess up your relationships and personal goals?

Why YES?Cannot satisfy my family needs

Social status degraded if income falls

Cannot give time for friends and family

Why No?Strong family bonding

Understanding between family members

How do you think depression caused by financial difficulties can be overcome?

40%

40%

13%

7%

Raise in Income

Getting Jobs

Sharing with Friends and Family

Improving Personal Skills

Do you feel depressed when people you know get better status in terms of income level?

Yes No0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

INTERVIEW TO A STUDENT OF NORTH SOUTH UNIVERSITY

Age : 20

No personal income

Sound family condition

Social clustering is not a problem in her case

She doesn’t think unemployment cause depression in her life

She is suffering from depression caused mainly due to instable personal relationship

Remedy according to her: Even though she knew the problem was a communication gap, she specified that the actual problem was accepting the fact that they were indeed having difficulties in their relationship.

INTERVIEW TO AN AUTO-RICKSHAW PULLER

Age : Approximately 42

Income: approximately 12000-15000BDT

Previously, he was almost at the brink of a broken family and was also drug addicted but at the current situation, things are way better

He believes her daughter is facing problems caused by social clustering despite studying on a scholarship

He believes unemployment and depression are inversely related

He strongly believes that depression is inversely related with money

Remedy according to him: He believes hard work with a combination of social recognition may eradicate depression caused by depression.

INTERVIEW TO A MIDDLE LEVEL MANAGER

Age: 36

Income: 40000 BDT along with other amenities

He was at discomfort initially

He said he cannot remember suffering from depression caused by financial instability

He did not mention anything specifically about depression caused by financial instability but he mentioned that he was quite alienated during his teenage

He said he was depressed when he was unemployed after his graduation

He believes hard work with a combination of social recognition may eradicate depression caused by depression.

Discussion and Conclusion

Our research on this topic is more of a follow up research. Modern Society with several independent tools that can cause depression what we discussed earlier.

The research tools that we have used returned us the findings that support our hypothesis.

Discussion and Conclusion

We have found out that people in the age range of 21-40 are more depressed than others.

We found the following reasons mainly responsible behind depression:

Financial Difficulties

Family and Relationship Complexity

Social Problems

Technology

Discussion and Conclusion

People have agreed that getting jobs or rise in income could reduce depression

People also said that financial difficulties can also harm in one’s relationship

Finally, we came up with to the end that Financial Difficulties is one of the most vital cause that caused depression in modern society.

ReferenceWe used two researches as our reference for the Literature Review part of the presentation. Following links will redirect to those researches:

1. The New York Time’s “Poor People More Likely to Have Experienced Depression” http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/26/poor-people-more-likely-to-have-experienced-depression

2. Gallup Wellbeing’s “With Poverty Comes Depression, More Than Other Illnesses”

http://www.gallup.com/poll/158417/poverty-comes-depression-illness.aspx

Thank You

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