Can self-pampering act as a buffer against depression in women? A cross-sectional study.

Despite preliminary evidence that self-pampering can alleviate psychological burden that may lead to depression among women, no studies have so far examined the link between pampering and depression. The aim of this study was to explore the differential effect of pampering on depression depending on women's marital, parental, or caregiving status. A cross-sectional design was employed.