Date of Award

7-18-1994

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Gerontology

First Advisor

Dr. James A. Thorson

Abstract

Analysis of 67 elderly persons with low vision to determine if depression existed and to evaluate their social support networks was done by using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Measure. It was found that elderly patients with low vision are no more depressed than other groups provided they have a support network. It was also found that these patients were less depressed as a result of possessing a positive self-evaluation of their health. Finally, a support network will increase the likelihood that a positive self-evaluation of health will occur.

Comments

A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of The Graduate College at the University of Nebraska In Partial Fulfillment of Requirements For the Degree of Masters of Gerontology Omaha, Nebraska. Copyright Barry J. Jose July 18, 1994.

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