Loneliness, ageism, and mental health: The buffering role of resilience in seniors

International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 23(1), С. 100339 - 100339

Опубликована: Сен. 15, 2022

Ageism and loneliness are two relevant public health phenomena because of their negative impact on the senior's mental health. With increase in average life expectancy, these tend to co-occur, which may psychological distress (PD) seniors. Resilience has been shown be an important protective factor seniors health, although its potential buffering role risk factors with cumulative such as ageism, needs more studied.To assess mediator resilience between effects ageism PD seniors.A sample 349 Portuguese aged 60 years over was collected through online survey during COVID-19 pandemic period. Seniors completed Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6), Short-Form UCLA Loneliness (USL-6), Ambivalent (AAS) Connor-Davidson (CD-RISC-10). A mediation analysis model developed a mediating variable.There were moderate high levels resilience. fully mediated effect partially PD.Resilience against protected from among It is suggested that considered integrated future intervention programs for The practical applicability this study discussed.

Язык: Английский

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Growing old in China in socioeconomic and epidemiological context: systematic review of social care policy for older people

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2023

Abstract Background From 2020 to 2050, China’s population aged ≥65 years old is estimated more than double from 172 million (12·0%) 366 (26·0%). Some 10 have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, approach 40 by 2050. Critically, the ageing fast while China still a middle-income country. Methods Using official population-level statistics, we summarise demographic epidemiological trends relevant health 1970 present, before examining key determinants of improving in socioecological framework. We then explore how responding care needs its older carrying out systematic review answer question: ‘what are policy challenges achieving an equitable nationwide long-term system for people?’. Databases were screened records published between 1st June 2022 Mandarin Chinese or English, reflecting our focus on evidence since introduction second insurance pilot phase 2020. Results Rapid economic development improved access education has led widescale internal migration. Changing fertility policies household structures also pose considerable traditional family model. To deal with increasing need, piloted 49 alternative systems. Our findings 42 studies (n = 16 Mandarin) highlight significant provision quality quantity which suits preference users, varying eligibility inequitable distribution cost burden. Key recommendations include salaries attract retain staff, mandatory financial contributions employees unified standard disability regular assessment. Strengthening support caregivers smart age capacity can preferences at home. Conclusions yet establish sustainable funding mechanism, standardised criteria high-quality service delivery system. Its provide useful lessons other countries facing similar terms meeting their rapidly growing populations.

Язык: Английский

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Changes in well-being among socially isolated older people during the COVID-19 pandemic: An outcome-wide analysis

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 121(18)

Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2024

Older adults experienced major changes during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing restrictions, it might be expected that those who were already socially isolated before particularly vulnerable. We apply an outcome-wide longitudinal design on 4,636 participants (mean age 66.8 y) from English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, observed in 2018/19 early (June/July 2020) later (November/December pandemic. Social isolation is defined using index including marital status, social contact, participation 2018/19. Using mixed models, we compare well-being, health, health behaviors, financial Internet use, between nonisolated participants. From to pandemic, (29%) smaller declines life satisfaction quality a increase loneliness. They showed greater smoking physical activity more likely remain worried about their future situation. also did not change likelihood regular contrasting with increased this regard. The groups followed similar trend for general sleep (no change), depression anxiety (increase), expectations difficulties (decrease). Although older generally show poorer outcomes than connected counterparts, they somewhat protected some fronts. Our findings highlight need continually care but attentive times unexpected crises experiencing extreme related necessary policy responses.

Язык: Английский

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Estimating the joint effect of household solid fuel use and social isolation on depression among middle-aged and older adults in China

The Science of The Total Environment, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 901, С. 166411 - 166411

Опубликована: Авг. 21, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Associations between social participation and psychological distress among older adults with hypertension in rural China: The mediating role of social capital

Journal of Health Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 16, 2025

Psychological distress in older adults with hypertension rural China significantly impacts their families and society. This study aims to explore how social participation affects psychological among China, focusing on the mediating role of capital. A total 950 respondents completed surveys measuring based frequency social, recreational, literary activities, Resource Generator scale, Kessler Distress Scale. Structural equation modeling was used analyze relationships between variables. The results showed that distress, capital this relationship. indirect effect accounted for 61.0% effect. These findings suggest targeted interventions reduce elderly individuals China.

Язык: Английский

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Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on middle-aged and older females in China: a comparative study of urban-rural disparities

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Март 24, 2025

The impact of COVID-19 has been long-lasting and severe. Middle-aged older females, as a vulnerable group, need special attention. China is typical urban-rural dualistic society, the gap on middle-aged females unknown. purpose this study was to explore influence in Chinese urban rural areas. This used CHARLS (China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study) database. A total 10,063 participants were included (3,680 6,383 rural). chi-square test t-test analyze differences between participants, binary logistic regression (forward: conditional) factors influencing two groups terms mask wearing. During epidemic, there significant demographic characteristics, prevention knowledge, attitude, identification, isolation, personal activities, mental health, containment measures residential areas individual preventive behavior. Rural had poorer Age, marital status, calling messaging, internet contact, common affecting wearing behavior participants. mask-wearing also influenced by attitude towards government's measures, fear. faced different situations during epidemic required targeted measures.

Язык: Английский

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Social isolation, loneliness, and mental health among older adults during COVID-19: a scoping review

Journal of Gerontological Social Work, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 67(2), С. 143 - 156

Опубликована: Июль 27, 2023

COVID-19 continues to have detrimental effects worldwide, especially on vulnerable populations. The burden of mental health concerns and psychological well-being resulting from social isolation loneliness induced by are increasingly recognized in old age. aim is determine the extent among older adults, methodologies used, effect during COVID-19, review intervention strategies lifestyle changes improve current situation through recommendations studies included. articles published PubMed, ProQuest, Scopus databases December 2019 2021 with following keywords ("Older Adults" "Social Isolation," "Loneliness," "Mental Health," "COVID-19") English were Older adults faced a serious adverse COVID-19. Anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia major worldwide. It suggested that spousal support networks, adaptive organizational change, responsive public sector critical reducing obstacles adults. resilience aging population can be remarkable if adequately cared for senior-friendly pandemic-related strategies, policies legislation.

Язык: Английский

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Using leisure crafting to reduce emotional exhaustion at home during the COVID‐19 pandemic through better sleep and not thinking about the pandemic

Stress and Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 39(5), С. 1047 - 1057

Опубликована: Март 22, 2023

Drawing on conservation of resources (COR) theory, we aimed to investigate whether leisure crafting reduces emotional exhaustion by improving sleep quality and strengthening psychological detachment from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We posited that COVID-19 pandemic mediate negative relationship between exhaustion. carried out a two-wave longitudinal study among group individuals (N = 216) Wuhan, China. measured crafting, quality, at Time 1 two months later 2. discovered reduced home increasing At end this article, discuss theoretical practical implications, research limitations, directions for future research.

Язык: Английский

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Physical Disability, Psychological Resilience, and COVID-Related Changes in Depressive Symptoms Among U.S. Older Adults

The Journals of Gerontology Series B, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 78(7), С. 1246 - 1256

Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2023

This study pursued 3 goals: (1) to determine how depressive symptoms among U.S. older adults changed in 2018-2020, a period transitioning the first wave of coronavirus disease (COVID) pandemic, compared prepandemic periods, (2) whether physical disability predicts change and (3) assess psychological resilience moderates association between 2018-2020.Based on biennial longitudinal data Health Retirement Study from 2010 2020, we used before-after design latent score model examine 2018-2020 represents continuation or departure overall trend between-wave changes 2010-2018. We also 2018 2016-2018 predict 2018-2020.In contrast relatively stable 2010-2018, there was an abrupt elevation which primarily driven by increased affective (e.g., depressed mood, loneliness, unhappiness, sadness). Increase associated positively with but negatively resilience. Moderation effect resilience, however, not significant.Our findings reveal heavier COVID-related mental health burden for disabilities potential benefits enhancing individual They suggest that interventions addressing COVID impacts need particularly focus aspects symptoms.

Язык: Английский

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Factors associated with psychological distress among college students under COVID-19 pandemic: the moderating role of coping styles and social support

Current Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 43(19), С. 17771 - 17786

Опубликована: Сен. 8, 2023

Язык: Английский

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