The migrant-native difference in the relationship between anxiety and depression among the elderly in China: a comparative network analysis DOI
Qian Tang,

Chi Zhang,

Yuefan Zhao

et al.

Psychology Health & Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 17

Published: April 11, 2025

In the context of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, elderly individuals are confronted with an elevated vulnerability to psychological distress. However, disparities in manifestation anxiety and depression between migrant native populations have yet be thoroughly examined. The purpose this study was identify network characteristics among during pandemic. Employing a cross-sectional design, we surveyed total 710 participants, encompassing both elders. Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale-Anxiety subscale (HADS-A) Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) were utilized assess symptoms, respectively. R packages used construct network. Expected influence bridge expected central symptoms. Network comparison tests applied examine differences networks. levels higher than those elderly. Migrant networks exhibited identical symptoms ('hypochondria', 'restless') ('worry', 'sad mood'). 'anhedonia' only more Global strength structure differed significantly, being tightly knit. There commonalities immigrant elders This finding guides healthcare mental health professionals adopt targeted strategies for different older adults.

Language: Английский

The migrant-native difference in the relationship between anxiety and depression among the elderly in China: a comparative network analysis DOI
Qian Tang,

Chi Zhang,

Yuefan Zhao

et al.

Psychology Health & Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 17

Published: April 11, 2025

In the context of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, elderly individuals are confronted with an elevated vulnerability to psychological distress. However, disparities in manifestation anxiety and depression between migrant native populations have yet be thoroughly examined. The purpose this study was identify network characteristics among during pandemic. Employing a cross-sectional design, we surveyed total 710 participants, encompassing both elders. Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale-Anxiety subscale (HADS-A) Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) were utilized assess symptoms, respectively. R packages used construct network. Expected influence bridge expected central symptoms. Network comparison tests applied examine differences networks. levels higher than those elderly. Migrant networks exhibited identical symptoms ('hypochondria', 'restless') ('worry', 'sad mood'). 'anhedonia' only more Global strength structure differed significantly, being tightly knit. There commonalities immigrant elders This finding guides healthcare mental health professionals adopt targeted strategies for different older adults.

Language: Английский

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