RESUMO
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between depression and life satisfaction of the middle aged man. METHOD: The study was designed as a descriptive correlation study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire which included general characteristics, depression, and life satisfaction. Data collection was done between Oct. 28 and Nov. 28 on the 145 middle aged man. RESULT: The degree of depression of the subjects was 8.98 and life satisfaction was 10.52 on the average. About 8% of the subjects was included in the depression group. There was a negative correlation between depression and life satisfaction of the subjects and it was statistically significant. CONCLUSION: Therefore, it should be developed the nursing program for qualitative life of middle aged man.