Table 4 Analytical levels of depression and context
Levels | Example of structures | Example of mechanisms | Example of contexts | Example of negative outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Global economic | Multinational companies | Exploitation, profit | Advertising | Huggies advert of ideal motherhood |
Cultural | Ethnic community | Segregation | Migration | Excluded by bonding networks |
Social | Neighbourhood social capital | Relationships | Social networks | Isolation |
Social | Family | Emotional support | Absent partner | Isolation |
Psychological | Self | Relation to self | Isolation | Feeling overwhelmed and alone |
Psychological | Self | Relation to self | Cannot sooth crying infant | Expectations of motherhood are lost |
Psychological | Mind | Stress | Overwhelmed and alone | Depression, reduced motivation, anxiety |
Biological | Body | Neurobiological | Reduced motivation | Hypoactivity of motivation areas |