What is the etiology of depression (Major Depressive Disorder)?

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Question: What is the etiology of depression (Major Depressive Disorder)?
Position‹3 of 3: Depression has a sociocultural etiology

Social psychologists argue that sociocultural factors cause depression. These include socioeconomic stresses and social isolation, cultural diversity, sociopolitical discourses, and inequities. The biosocial approach combines biological make-up and sociocultural conditions.

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The diathesis-stress model explains the etiology of depression
The diathesis-stress model of depression posits that depression results from an interaction between inherent vulnerability and environmental stressors. Stress may act as a trigger to activate a biological predisposition to depression, especially when individuals lack resources to cope with stress.
Depression is linked to cultural ideologies
People in collectivist cultures are less likely to develop depression than those in individualistic cultures since collectivism promotes group support and less focus on the self. In other words, the attributes of collectivism act as protective factors for depression.