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

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

Prevalence of mental health conditions among government-relocated migrants in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 25, 2024

Language: Английский