A Study on Depression's Influence on Personality Development

This report investigates the significant impact of depression on personality development, exploring various aspects such as the influence of depression on individuals and the role of Erikson's theory in addressing depression and fostering personality growth. The research delves into the high costs associated with depression and serves as a guide for further studies in this area. It utilizes research papers from diverse authors to understand prior work, measures legal and ethical considerations, and suggests ways depression affects personality development. The report begins with an introduction to personality development and depression, followed by an analysis supported by research findings and concludes with overall findings and recommendations. The literature review examines the interplay between historical and current views of personality, the integration of evidence-based treatment interventions, and the correlation between legal, ethical, and cultural diversity with personality theories. The research methodology employs secondary research methods, including scholarly journals, literature reviews, and reference books, to gather comprehensive data. The report also emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior in the use of technology for treating patients, highlighting the significance of cultural diversity in personality theories and the relevance of Erikson's psychosocial development theory. The conclusion summarizes key findings, including the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment strategies for managing depression and promoting positive personality development.

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Table of Contents
Abstract.......................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................3
Literature Review........................................................................................................................................4
Contrast between historical and current views of personality................................................................4
Integration of the evidence based on treatment interventions..............................................................5
Combination of the current research to assessment and technique.......................................................6
Correlation between legal, ethical and cultural diversity with theories of personality and
psychotherapy.........................................................................................................................................7
Demonstration of ethical behavior in the use of technology..................................................................7
Research Methodology................................................................................................................................8
Research Findings........................................................................................................................................9
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................................10
References.................................................................................................................................................12

Abstract
The research report is prepared on the depression. The chief motive behind this study is to
understand the influence of depression on personality development of individuals. With the help
of this study, one can understand the influence of depression on the personality of individuals
and also can understand the Erikson theory role in resolving depression and building the
personality of individuals. Depression influences more than $ 45 billion people in medical care
costs. This research works as a guide for the other researchers who wants to conduct research in
the similar area. In this research report, the research has been utilized various research papers
which have been formulated by different authors, for the motive of understanding the research
which has been done prior in this area. This research helps in measuring the different legal,
ethical considerations regarding the personality development and also helps in suggesting the
overall influence of depression on personality development of individuals. In this research firstly
we have discussed introduction about the personality development and depression then we
conducted a further analysis which is represented with the help of research findings. At last, we
have a conclusion which concludes the overall findings and suggestions of the research report.

Introduction
Depression is considered the largest problems in youngsters, men, and women. It is the first
reason of disability in men and women worldwide. More than 40% Men, and 50% Women often
experience depression which becomes the one of the main reason for rising various health
problems. Depression also influences the personality development of individuals. Lack of
depression level may bring higher personality development, and high level of depression may
bring low personality development. Despite various treatments, depression has an approximated
prevalence of 5.5 to 9.2 percent (Gilbert, 2014). Due to the depressions approximate 5 to 14
percent of patients affected by their primary care settings. It can be said that depression becomes
the second largest reason of disability among people by 2021. Most of the time depression is not
treated in an adequate manner. Even when treated appropriately, more than 70 percent of patients
with depression have recurrent episodes and 20 to 40 percent have residual symptoms (Brown,
2012). It is necessary for the psychiatrist to treated depression peoples in an efficient manner. It
can be said that depression connected with poorer outcomes in patients with a different range of
medical conditions like diabetes mellitus, artery disease, and stroke. On the other hand
personality of one person makes him different from the others. In this report, we will discuss the
Erikson's psychosocial development theory. The model presented by Erikson is a very
significant, meaningful and highly regarded model. This theory helps us in measuring the
influence of the depression on human beings. Patients with depression generally present
psychological symptoms of depressed mood, impaired concentration, suicidal ideation, and
feelings of worthlessness. A study conducted in 2005 concluded that routine depression had little
effect on the outcomes and management of depressions after five or twelve months of follow-up

(Alegría, 2015). So, it is necessary to accurately measure patients who have depression so that
adequate treatment is imparted to them.
Literature Review
Personality is known as a set of individual differences that are highly influenced by the
development of an individual: attitudes, social relationships, values, skills, personal memories,
and habits. Different authors shared their own views regarding the theoretical positions of
personality (Westenberg, 2013). It can be said that the modern sense of individual personality is
provided by shifts in culture originating. Erik Erikson was a famous psychologist who
formulated one of the most famous influential theories of personality development. This theory is
mainly influenced by the views of Sigmund Freud. As per the views of Erikson, personality
develops in a series of different stages. Social experience influences the whole lifespan of
peoples. Personality plays an important role in building the confidence level of individuals. The
growth of human beings mainly depends on the social interaction. One of the main element of
personality development is ego identity. It is known as a conscious sense of self that individual
developed through social interaction (Funder, 2015). As individual face each new stage of
development, they face lots of new challenge that help them further development.
Contrast between historical and current views of personality
Integration of evidence-based treatment interventions with the Erikson theory requires a complex
combination of technical and rational skills, with high attention to both research sources or
clinical of evidence to identify treatment efficiency. Using evidence-based treatment
interventions requires the use of systematic observation and empirical principles to measure
depression level and formulate a diagnostic formulation accurately. The selection of treatment

strategies done on the basis of interventions knowledge and the research supporting
effectiveness. Evidence- based treatment intervention is a combination of different interventions
such as Cognitive behavior therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, family therapy, solution-
focused brief therapy and narrative therapy. Cognitive behavior therapy is the best treatment
intervention for dealing with depression problem (Cassell, 2013). It is a focused approach which
influencing the behaviors and feelings of patients. With the help of cognitive interventions
therapist measure unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and reasons for depression. So, it can be
resolved with appropriate treatment therapies. For resolving the depression level of patients, the
cognitive therapist mostly utilizes the relaxation, exposure, behavior modification and activity
scheduling activities. With the help of these theories, they can measure the maladaptive
behaviors and distressing emotions of depression patients. The therapist is also focusing more on
arranging the therapy sessions, and stress management training sessions for the patients to deal
efficiently with them.
Integration of the evidence based on treatment interventions
Depression assessment is considered as a complex task for the therapists. It is a complex medical
illness. It is more than just a feeling of blue or sad for some days. Depression can be easily
measured by the therapist by its symptoms which can be feeling empty or sad, loss of interest in
favorite activities, feeling lot of tired, feeling irritable, anxious, or guilty, and thoughts of suicide
and death. It is also known as a disorder of the brain. The therapist should choose the appropriate
techniques for treating the depression suffering patients (Svetina 2014). Medical treatment and
diagnosis are considered the best way to manage and treat the condition of depression. Methods
of dealing with depression are also different as per the difference in nature of depression. If the

therapists able to diagnose the depression reasons they can utilize the appropriate strategies and
techniques for treating them. It is necessary for the therapists that they should utilize the
treatment techniques with the recommended medical treatment. Only efficient medical treatment
will able to treat the depression patient in an effective manner. A therapist can diagnose the
depression level on the basis of eating habits, family life, and exercises. This will help the
therapist in appropriately treat the patient so that they can improve their personality as well as
their lifestyle.
Combination of the current research to assessment and technique
Erikson psychological theory based on legal laws formulated by the government of different
countries. It offers an entity legal rights and duties which can be enforced by individuals in front
of the municipal and international tribunal. This makes the theory very famous among human
beings. There is a strong, but not necessary, Freudian element in its model. Ethical discernment
in Erikson psychological theory mainly involves four different activities namely: gathering
relevant data, weighing the cons and pros of every possibility, exploring possible responses, and
evaluating the impact of every step on people (Lekes, 2016). This suggests that the theory is
appropriate for measuring the different personality traits of human beings. Culture play a vital
role in forming the personality of an individual. It is one of the main important environmental
factors that shapes personality. Considering cultural diversity in personality theories is
significant because every theory is not necessarily implemented on other cultures. It can be said
that the strength of Erikson psychological theory different greatly as per difference in culture.
Personality norms influence the behavior of individuals significantly. So, it can be said that legal,

ethical and cultural diversity are influencing the Erikson psychological theory in a significant
manner.
Correlation between legal, ethical and cultural diversity with theories of personality and
psychotherapy
It is the responsibility of therapist that they should ethically behave with patients while treating
them. They should use such technologies which are ethically right and for the benefits of
patients. They should politely treat with the patients and talk to them to recognize their problem.
The therapist should articulate personal values during utilization of technology for treating the
patients. They should formulate their own limits about what is not allowed and what is allowed.
The therapist should be knowledgeable so that they can efficiently utilize the government policy
and work to help patients. In addition, the therapists should also focus on the consideration and
application of principles rather than depending on a set of predetermined rules for treating
depression suffering people. Sometimes, it is very difficult to enforce all this in an ethical
manner, but the therapists should continuously perform efforts to recovering the patients from
their diseases. They should perform such work which able to gain lots of confidence of patients.
Ethical behavior in using the technology make a therapist different from among other available
therapists.
Demonstration of ethical behavior in the use of technology
Erikson eight stages theory is considered as a powerful theory. It is highly related to the modern
personality of individuals. It utilizes the different perspectives for defining the personality style
of different individuals. It is very useful in parenting, coaching, and teaching, dealing with
conflicts and resolving the depression level of patients. Erikson seems very interested in

representing the childhood development and its influences on adult society. Ideas of Erikson are
more relevant now and ever which makes him different from the other researchers. His
personality model is mainly representing the eight ‘psychosocial crisis stages' which significantly
influences the each person personality and development.
Research Methodology
This report has adopted secondary research. In this research report, secondary research is
conducted because it is easy to use and free to access any answer the research questions. So, it
can be said the collection of data by using secondary research is easy to identify and utilize it for
conduct further research studies. This report also provides the details regarding the collected
data. In this research report, various tools are utilized for finding the answers to different
research related questions. All this provides us significant information about the required content
from the different point of views.
Tools utilized for collection of Secondary data
 Scholarly Journals: These are the efficient sources for collected the required data. These
are the sources that contain the reports for the various research experiments and the
original research in different fields. The main motive of researcher behind using scholarly
journals is that it provides the researcher higher knowledge about the different case
studies on various new research topics (Goldenberg, 2015). By utilizing these case
studies and their relevant experiences the researchers can learn different things and can
implement their views in conducting their own study.
 Articles in Literature Review: These articles helps the researcher in reviewing the
assembled articles and study the original research related to a specific topic. The

researcher utilizes the literature search for study the past research regarding the subject of
the research. With the past literature review, the research is able to formulate their own
point of view.
 Reference Books: These books are considered the main source of collecting required
data. These prove very helpful for the researcher because most of the research data
collected from the reference books. They involved various facts and chapters that help the
researcher in measuring the research questions. It also helps the researcher in providing
support in conducting its own research study by which the researcher can collect
necessary information required for accomplishing the study.
Research Findings
From the conducted research it has been found that Erikson’s psychosocial theory proves very
powerful for improving the depression level of patients. It can be said that Erikson theory mostly
based on eight character-forming models which improves the situation of the patient at every
stage. From studying all this, it can also be said that the humans continue to develop and change
throughout their lives. In the same manner, their personality also changes as per passing of time;
it is not exclusively formed during childhood stages (Funder, 2015). The theory mainly explains
different stages through which a healthily developing human should pass from infancy to late
adulthood. Every stage of the theory builds on the successful fulfillment of earlier stages. With
the help of this theory, one can easily understand the human behavior in a significant manner
because it discloses the overall life of human being in its stages.
Research has measured the influences of parental psychopathology, and family is functioning on
treatment response in depressed youths. Though this research it is identified that changes in the

functioning of family and caregiver strain jointly defined relations between parental
psychopathology and declined the depression level in youths. Especially, parent informants and
across IE, families with larger pretreatment parental psychopathology represented a high
improvement in caregiver strain and family functioning which ultimately reduced depression
level in youngsters as well as for others (Hopper, 2015). Finally, it can be said that the research
finding suggests that improvements in family functioning, the personality of individuals and
reductions in caregiver strain can affect treatment outcomes for depression youths, especially
more distressed peoples, and youth.
Conclusion
After studying all this, it can be concluded that depression plays an important role in influencing
the personality of individuals. Depression is considered treatable and common disease which
should be treated effectively by therapists, because it highly influences the mindset of
individuals. As soon as possible the patient's receives support, the sooner they can recover from
depression. It is the responsibility of therapist to identify the appropriate treatment method for
treating the patients because it is different as per the difference in depression level. On the other
hand, it can be said that Erikson theory also plays an important role in formulating the
personality of individuals. As per the theory, the personality of individuals develops through
different stages which then ultimately formulate the behavior of individuals (Bauer, 2013).
Generally, it can be said that our sense of personal identity is formulated by our interactions and
experiences with others, and it is this identity which formulates our behaviors, beliefs, and we
develop and grow throughout life. It is necessary that depression should be treated in an efficient
manner because it influences the overall personality and behavior of individuals. Erikson theory
should be taught to everyone so that they can formulate their behavior and personality as per the

theory suggestions. Symptoms of depression should be detected by the therapist immediately by
using DSM-IV criteria. This will help the therapist in giving the prompt treatment to the patient.