Depression of Women Undergoing Divorce Process in Malaysia

Abstract

The aims of this study are to identify the level of depression among women undergoing the divorce process.The sample was chosen through the purposive sampling technique among women that undergoing the divorce process in Malaysia.Qualitative data were collected through the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II).The data were then analysed through descriptive analysis.The results showed the reduction in depression levels after the women undergoing the divorce process go through counseling intervention sessions.In conclusion, it is shown that counseling intervention sessions were effective in reducing depression levels among women undergoing the divorce process.