Association between disability, social support and depressive symptoms in Chinese older adults: A national study

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10

Опубликована: Авг. 19, 2022

Disability and social support can impact depressive symptoms of the elderly. Yet, studies infrequently discuss moderating role when evaluating association between disability symptoms. The purpose this study was to explore disability, support, among Chinese elderly, further examine effect support.Using 2018 Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) data set, we finally selected 9,231 elderly after screening. Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CESD-10) used evaluate in measured by basic activities daily living (B-ADL) instrumental (I-ADL). Social included contact with family friends, sick care, money received, five self-reported questions. We multiple linear regression model symptoms.A total patients were study, approximately 26.75% had Study found that associated (β B-ADL = -0.108, 95% CI: -0.168- -0.047; β I-ADL -0.098, -0.156- -0.039), 0.296, 0.248-0.343) 0.174, 0.152-0.195). Moreover, result also showed moderated effects ( βB-ADL*socialsupport 0.034, 0.014-0.053, F 11.57, p 0.001) βI-ADL*socialsupport 0.025, 0.017-0.033) on symptoms.The suggests affect symptoms, moderates Therefore, taking effective measures reduce rate increase their are necessary condition realizing mental health.

Язык: Английский

Characteristics of Coping with Loneliness and the Influence of Living Arrangements Among Older Adults: Findings from a Comparative Qualitative Study

Journal of Gerontological Social Work, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 20

Опубликована: Ноя. 20, 2024

Loneliness among older adults is a well-known public health issue that became significantly apparent in the post-Covid-19 era. Our qualitative study examined and compared perspectives of thirty-one toward factors intensified or reduced loneliness. Five themes emerged from analysis: emotional vs. social loneliness; impact conditions on effect socioeconomic status role family links; networks . Findings show effectively reducing loneliness requires better understanding how differ based sociodemographic elements dominant cultural values.

Язык: Английский