Here we find that Lower Income/Financial Difficulties is the main reason causes depression.

1. Modern Society Causes
Depression
Presented By:
Md. Nurul Islam ID: 1010880030
Md. Abrar Fahad Khan ID: 1110099030
Susmita Bashir ID: 1110029030
Rasel Ahmed ID: 1220425015
Zinan Ara Zaman ID: 1210045030
Presented For:
Tata Zafar
Course Instructor
Introduction To Sociology
Group A
Section : 01

2. Topic
Modern Society
Causes Depression

3. Research Analysis
Our research is analyzed based on the following topics:
Research Objectives
Review of Literature
Hypothesis
Independent and Dependent Variables
Research Design
Research Strategy
Sampling Strategy
Research Method

4. Research Objectives
Our Research Objective to find out
the relationship between modern
society and depression

5. Introduction and the
Review of Literature

6. Review of Literature
We have googled down this topic Modern
Society Causes Depression and the outcomes
were mixed based on the following facts:
• Financial Difficulties
• Family and Relationship Complexity
• Social Problems
• Technology

7. Review of Literature
A research conducted by
“The New York Times”
recently is related to our
topic and the findings
are:
Here we find that Lower
Income/Financial
Difficulties is the main
reason causes
depression.

8. Review of Literature
Another research done by “Gallup Wellbeing” showed a
relation with depression as an illness and its findings
supported the earlier research:

9. Based on these reviews we have done on the
literature we have narrowed down our
Independent Variable to Financial Difficulties.
Review of Literature

10. Justification of choosing the topic
More interesting compare to other topics we
were given.
Depression in modern society is a highly
debated topic in todays world.
More resourceful compare to other topics
were given.

11. Some Definitions
Modern Society: Changes in post industrial era
have form modern society. Modern society has
strong economies and stable governments. The
culture and lifestyle of modern society allow
freedom of religion, favor international trade, and
are heavily influenced by political alliance or
cooperation.
Depression : Depression is a psychological
disorder that affects a person's mood changes,
physical functions and social interactions.

12. Purpose of the Research
To meet one of the requirements of the
course Introduction to Sociology.
To know how research is conducted in real
world, at least at its tiniest bit.

13. Methodology

14. Hypothesis
In our Hypothesis:
Dependent Variable is Depression
Independent Variable is Financial Difficulties
Financial Instability, one of the elements
of modern society causes depression

15. Research Design
Research Strategy
We will use mixed strategy, a combination of
both qualitative and quantitative research
strategy

16. Sampling Strategy
Income Level Range in BDT
Lower Level Income Below 10,000
Lower Mid-Level Income 10,000 – 30,000
Mid-Level Income 31,000 – 90,000
Upper Mid-Level Income 91,000 – 150,000
Higher Level Income Above 150,000
We will use the Purposive Sampling Strategy for
sampling.
It is based on Income Level. These levels are based on
hypothetical assumptions.

17. The Samples Selected
Our samples were taken based on their
Income Level. They were selected from
different age and location upon their Income
Level.
oOur sample size for Questionnaire was 20
oOur sample size for Interview was 3

18. Justification for Choosing the Sample
Our focus was on financial condition of
individuals that leads to depression or not.
Taking this sample size was more convenient
for us.
This sample was easy to reach.

19. Research Method
We used two data collection techniques for our
research:
Questionnaire
Interview

20. Questionnaire
1. What is your age?
a. Below 20
b. 20-40
c. Above 40
2. What is your monthly family income?
a. Lower Level Income (Below 10,000)
b. Lower Mid-Level Income (10,000 – 30,000)
c. Mid-Level Income (31,000 – 90,000)
d. Upper Mid-Level Income (91,000 – 150,000)
e. Higher Level Income (Above 150,000)
3. How frequently do you feel depressed?
a. Always
b. Sometimes
c. Rarely
d. Never

21. Questionnaire
4. What might be the most significant element of modern
society that causes depression?
a. Financial difficulties
b. Family and relationship complexity
c. Social problems
d. Technology
5. Are you employed?
a. Yes
b. No
6. If you are unemployed, do you think it is a major reason
behind your depression?
7. Do you think modern society is the rationale behind
depression? Please describe your answer.

22. Questionnaire
8. Do you think rise in your income level could
help reducing depression? Please specify your
answer with a little description.
9. Does financial instability mess up your
relationships and personal goals? Please explain
your answer.
10. How do you think depression caused by
financial difficulties can be overcome?
11. Do you feel depressed when people you know
get better status in terms of income level?

23. Interview Checklist
Age
What is his/her income level?
Does he/she face any family problem due to
financial problem?
What are the problems he/she faces due to
social clustering?
Unemployment and depression
Financial problem and depression
Suggestions how to get rid of depression.

24. Findings of the Research

25. Frequency of Depression in Different Ages
0
1
2
3
4
5
Below 20
21-40
Above 40
Always Sometimes Rarely Never

26. Frequency of Depression in
Different Income Level
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
Always Sometimes Rarely Never

27. Frequency of Depression in Employment Status
0
2
4
6
8
Employed
Unemployed
Always Sometimes Rarely Never

28. If you are unemployed, do you think it is a
major reason behind your depression?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Yes No

29. What might be the most significant element of
modern society that causes depression?
45%
30%
15%
10%
Financial Difficulties
Family and Relationship
Complexcity
Social Problems
Technology

30. Do you think modern society is the
rationale behind depression?
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Yes No

31. Do you think modern society is the
rationale behind depression?
Why YES?
Clustering in Society (Social Status)
Too much competition in every sector
Use of Technology (Social Networking, Cell
Phone)
Why NO?
Interestingly, no one could give any specific
reason for answering ‘NO’

32. Do you think rise in your income level
could help reducing depression?
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Yes No

33. Do you think rise in your income level
could help reducing depression?
Why YES?
Can afford more
Upgrade social status
Can satisfy family needs
Can substitute income for more of leisure time
Why NO?
Family bonding and emotions are more
important than rise in income

34. Does financial instability mess up your
relationships and personal goals?
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Yes No

35. Does financial instability mess up your
relationships and personal goals?
Why YES?
Cannot satisfy my family needs
Social status degraded if income falls
Cannot give time for friends and family
Why No?
Strong family bonding
Understanding between family members

36. How do you think depression caused by
financial difficulties can be overcome?
40%
40%
13%
7%
Raise in Income
Getting Jobs
Sharing with Friends
and Family
Improving Personal
Skills

37. Do you feel depressed when people you know get
better status in terms of income level?
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Yes No

38. INTERVIEW TO A STUDENT OF
NORTH SOUTH UNIVERSITY
Age : 20
No personal income
Sound family condition
Social clustering is not a problem in her case
She doesn’t think unemployment cause depression in her
life
She is suffering from depression caused mainly due to
instable personal relationship
Remedy according to her: Even though she knew the
problem was a communication gap, she specified that the
actual problem was accepting the fact that they were indeed
having difficulties in their relationship.

39. INTERVIEW TO AN AUTO-
RICKSHAW PULLER
Age : Approximately 42
Income: approximately 12000-15000BDT
Previously, he was almost at the brink of a broken family and
was also drug addicted but at the current situation, things are way
better
He believes her daughter is facing problems caused by social
clustering despite studying on a scholarship
He believes unemployment and depression are inversely related
He strongly believes that depression is inversely related with
money
Remedy according to him: He believes hard work with a
combination of social recognition may eradicate depression
caused by depression.

40. INTERVIEW TO A MIDDLE LEVEL
MANAGER
Age: 36
Income: 40000 BDT along with other amenities
He was at discomfort initially
He said he cannot remember suffering from depression caused
by financial instability
He did not mention anything specifically about depression
caused by financial instability but he mentioned that he was
quite alienated during his teenage
He said he was depressed when he was unemployed after his
graduation
He believes hard work with a combination of social recognition
may eradicate depression caused by depression.

41. Discussion and Conclusion
Our research on this topic is more of a
follow up research. Modern Society with
several independent tools that can cause
depression what we discussed earlier.
The research tools that we have used
returned us the findings that support our
hypothesis.

42. Discussion and Conclusion
We have found out that people in the age range
of 21-40 are more depressed than others.
We found the following reasons mainly
responsible behind depression:
Financial Difficulties
Family and Relationship Complexity
Social Problems
Technology

43. Discussion and Conclusion
People have agreed that getting jobs or rise
in income could reduce depression
People also said that financial difficulties
can also harm in one’s relationship
Finally, we came up with to the end that
Financial Difficulties is one of the most
vital cause that caused depression in
modern society.

44. Reference
We used two researches as our reference for the
Literature Review part of the presentation. Following
links will redirect to those researches:
1. The New York Time’s “Poor People More Likely to
Have Experienced Depression”
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/26/poor-
people-more-likely-to-have-experienced-depression
2. Gallup Wellbeing’s “With Poverty Comes
Depression, More Than Other Illnesses”
http://www.gallup.com/poll/158417/poverty-comes-
depression-illness.aspx

45. Thank You
Any Questions?