The relationship between the perception of major life events and depression: A systematic scoping review and meta-analysis.

Background: Major life events can lead to depression in adulthood. However, as predicted by several depression theories, not only the mere occurrence of major life events but also the way people perceive them determines the onset of a depression.

Methods: Based on a systematic literature search, we identified 276 studies (N = 89,600) that examined the relationship between the perception of major life events and depression.