Correlation between Death Anxiety and Depression in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Cases

Abstract

The present study examined the correlation between death anxiety and depression in diabetic cases. A sample of 100 was taken among which 50 men and 50 females were included. 25 females and 25 males were non-diabetic and other25 males and 25 females were diabetic. Data was collected using ‘Thakur Death Anxiety Scale’ (1985) and ‘Depression Scale’ (1986). Means of death anxiety score and depression score was acquired to indicate significance. The study shows significant relation between depression and death anxiety in diabetic males and females than in non-diabetic ones.