Configurational Effects of Intergenerational Support on older adults’ depression: An empirical study from CHARLS data DOI Creative Commons

qin bai,

Jinghui Zhu,

Duanduan Fu

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 6, 2023

Abstract Background: Intergenerational support is a crucial factor influencing the psychological well-being of older adults. The interactions between various dimensions intergenerational and diverse effects different configuration these factors on adults’ depression still require further investigation. Method: Utilizing 2018 data from China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), this study employs Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) method to analyze configurational depression. Result: Single-dimensional cannot be considered necessary condition for across serve as sufficient conditions consistency parameter all solution configurations in 0.83, with coverage 0.61. research identifies four types patterns associated depression: "Unidirectional Care Deficiency Type" (consistency mean 0.84, 0.49), "Bidirectional 0.86, 0.33), Economic 0.85, 0.48), "Mixed 0.23). Conclusion: contribute an increase levels It advocated adopt holistic perspective when examining intricate connection Furthermore, it important pay attention maintaining dynamic equilibrium receiving providing support.

Language: Английский

Sex and gender differences in social participation among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review DOI Creative Commons

Chuan Hong Ong,

Bang Linh Pham,

Mélanie Levasseur

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: April 12, 2024

Background Frequent social participation among older adults is associated with greater health. Although understanding how sex and gender influence important, particularly in developing sex-inclusive health promotion preventive interventions, little known about factors influencing engagement of women men activities. Aim This study thus aimed to examine activities men. Methods A mixed-method systematic review was conducted nine electronic databases from inception March 2023. The studies had define as others its community-dwelling Data were analyzed using convergent synthesis design a socio-ecological perspective. Results Forty-nine studies, comprising 42 quantitative, five qualitative two mixed method included. Themes identified concerned: (a) sociodemographic factors, (b) personal assets, (c) interpersonal relationships commitments, (d) physical environment, (e) societal norms expectations. findings the heterogeneous needs, preferences inequalities faced by men, considerations on sociocultural expectations each when engaging activities, importance having adequate accessible spaces. Overall, this more evidence than Conclusion Special attention needed community care providers healthcare professionals co-design, implement or prescribe combination gender-specific neutral that interest both Intersectoral collaborative actions, including public advocates, gerontologists, policymakers, land use planners, are unify efforts foster inclusion creating an age-friendly sustainable healthy environment. More longitudinal required better understand trajectories perspective identify it. Systematic reviews registration http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO , identifier [CRD42023392764].

Language: Английский

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Configurational effects of intergenerational support on older adults’ depression: an empirical study from CHARLS data DOI Creative Commons

Bai Qin,

Duanduan Fu,

Sien‐Tsong Chen

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

The influence of different dimensions intergenerational support on depression in older adults has a configuration effect. Existing researches have only used linear analyses to examine the independent effects each dimension adults, resulting nature presence remaining highly controversial. To explore synergy and substitution (configurational effects) adults. Based data from 2018 China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study(CHARLS), among was as outcome variable, (including three emotional, economic, caregiving support) antecedent variable. Qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) analyze configurational A single cannot be necessary condition for adults.Factor configurations sufficient consistency parameter all solution this study is 0.83, with coverage 0.61. research identifies four types patterns associated adults' depression: "Unidirectional Care Deficiency Type" (consistency mean 0.84, 0.49), "Bidirectional 0.86, 0.33), Economic 0.85, 0.48), "Mixed 0.23). Depression influenced by support. complex link between should examined holistic perspective, paying attention dynamic balance reception provision.

Language: Английский

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Can intelligent virtual assistants improve cognitive function in older adults? A two-wave mediation study DOI Creative Commons
Tianxin Cai, Shilong Ma,

Renyao Zhong

et al.

Digital Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Objectives This study aims to investigate whether social networks and physical exercise mediate the relationship between new constant use of intelligent virtual assistants (IVAs) cognitive function in older adults China explore potential differences across living arrangements education levels. Methods utilized nationally representative longitudinal data from 2018 2020, including a sample 8343 aged 60–80. A path-analytic model was employed examine IVAs function, as well mediating roles exercise. Results Constant significantly affected mediated by For alone, both types had positive direct indirect effects. Those with children benefited mainly use, effects through Among less educated adults, only showed significant networks. those higher education, positively impacted directly indirectly. Conclusions The can improve being important pathways. Policy suggestions were provided based on these results.

Language: Английский

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Understanding intergenerational dynamics and social support’s impact on health and well-being of older adults in South Asia: a scoping review DOI Creative Commons
Selim Jahangir, Divya Sussana Patil, Jagriti Gangopadhyay

et al.

Systematic Reviews, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: April 11, 2025

Language: Английский

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Association Between Multidimensional Social Participation and Hypertension Among Middle‐Aged and Older Adults in China: A Cross‐Sectional Analysis From the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study DOI Creative Commons
Zilong Shao, Yuyan Chen, Sheng Sun

et al.

Journal of Clinical Hypertension, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 27(5)

Published: May 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Hypertension is a significant public health issue, particularly among middle‐aged and older adults. This study investigated the impact of multidimensional social participation, including its diversity frequency, on hypertension in this population China, with focus urban–rural differences. Using data from 2015 China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), which included 12 165 participants aged 45 older, participation was categorized by (e.g., voluntary activities, Mahjong, cards, chess, or other clubs) frequency. determined based self‐reported diagnoses, medication use, blood pressure measurements. Logistic regression analyses, adjusted for demographic health‐related factors, revealed that more diverse associated lower rates (OR = 0.718, 95% CI 0.612, 0.840). Participating than once week also correlated reduced risk 0.877, 0.803, 0.958). Specific such as volunteering, internet were notably protective against hypertension. Subgroup analyses highlighted disparities, differing impacts observed. However, interaction showed residency did not significantly modify relationship between These findings emphasize role mitigating Chinese adults, underscore need targeted strategies to address disparities promote participation.

Language: Английский

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Association between social support from adult children and successful aging among older adults in Jinan, China: A cross sectional study DOI
Feifei Song, Jie Yu,

Kangming Sun

et al.

Geriatric Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 103341 - 103341

Published: May 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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The association between different social network types with successful aging among community-dwelling older adults: A chain mediation model DOI Creative Commons
Yan Tong, Jinghong Li,

Lijing Cao

et al.

Geriatric Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 64, P. 103383 - 103383

Published: May 21, 2025

Language: Английский

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Multidimensional Intergenerational Relationship and Social Participation among Late-Life Migrants in China: The Role of Depressive Symptom DOI Creative Commons
Yong‐Xin Ruan, Juan Wang

Health & Social Care in the Community, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024, P. 1 - 13

Published: Jan. 29, 2024

Chinese adults will migrate to reunite with their children in later life, social participation being an essential element of successful adaptation. As are older adults’ primary source support, this study aimed investigate both the direct and indirect effects multiple dimensions intergenerational relationship quality on through incidence depressive symptom. A cross-sectional survey was conducted Shenzhen, China, late-life migrants aged 50 years above. Totally, 397 participants were included analysis. The measured using Intergenerational Relationship Quality Scale for Aging Parents, which covers four dimensions: structural-associational solidarity, affectual closeness, consensual-normative conflicts. However, as solidarity closeness did not have acceptable reliability, four-dimension model instead validated by exploratory factor analysis confirmatory same four-factor confirmed, noted exception that item 10 (helping housework) deleted basis it presented weak loading. Bootstrapping used examine results showed only affective conflict associated participation. Depressive symptom a partial mediator correlation between participation, whereas any mediating effect other These findings highlight importance China.

Language: Английский

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The association between intergenerational financial support and multidimensional health poverty among Chinese older adults: analysis of data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) DOI Creative Commons

Yue Cai,

Xue Yang,

Yuanyuan Yao

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 31, 2024

Abstract Background Previous studies have indicated that intergenerational financial support was associated with health poverty among older adults, but few accounted for multidimensional characteristics of health. This study aims to investigate the incidence and explore effect on adults in China. Methods based data from China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2018. A total 3,937 aged 60 years were included this study. Multidimensional measured through three dimensions: physical poverty, mental social Alkire-Foster (AF) method used evaluate adults. Logistic regression models OLS employed association between Results The index 0.365, 63.3% at threshold 1/3. Intergenerational (OR = 0.880, P < 0.001). Furthermore, had a negative impact (Coef. -0.002, 0.05), -0.008, 0.01), -0.009, respectively. Conclusions demonstrates higher negatively poverty. Policymakers should home-based interventions reduce

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The association between internet use and the choice of medical institution among Chinese older adults DOI Creative Commons
Liuying Wang,

Zirong Cheng,

Ye Li

et al.

BMC Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: June 21, 2024

Abstract Background As older people have complex medical needs and still encounter challenges in accessing online health information, the relationship between Internet use choice of institution made by them is unclear, we aimed to examine this relationship. Methods Data from newly released 2020 China Family Panel Survey database were used. Furthermore, used descriptive statistics analyze background characteristics sample a logistic regression model estimate impact on adults. We conducted stratified analysis explore influence different institution. Results Totally 4,948 adults included. Multivariate showed that, compared non-Internet users, users less likely choose community service centers over general hospitals ( P < 0.001, OR = 0.667, 95CI%: 0.558–0.797). The subgroup analyses found that only had an aged 65–69 years, those with partners, primary or secondary education, residing urban areas, without insurance, self-rated status as average healthy, unchanged better trend, chronic disease. effect did not differ sex, satisfaction, trust doctors. Conclusion may significantly affect adults’ tendency meet their daily needs. indicated affected association.

Language: Английский

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