Decomposition and comparative analysis of depressive symptoms between older adults living alone and with others in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This research dealt with investigating and measuring the contribution of the factors that impact depression in older adults living alone vs. those living with others (hereafter referred to as "not alone") in China.

Design

This investigation adopts a cross-sectional research design. The dataset employed for this study comprises data from 2018 the Chinese Longitudinal Health Longevity Survey (CLHLS).

Setting

The research involved data sourced from China, specifically from 23 of its provinces. From the 8th CLHLS, 12,197 older adults were selected who met the study requirements.

Measures

Binary logistic regression models were established to delve into the primary factors impacting the depressive symptoms of the individuals. Furthermore, Fairlie models wer

SUBMITTER: Hu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10556662 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature