The relationship between childhood socioeconomic status and depression level in older adults: the mediating role of adult socioeconomic status and subjective well-being.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a causal link between childhood socioeconomic status and health status in adulthood and beyond. It's vital to comprehend the relationship between childhood socioeconomic status and mental health among older Chinese individuals from the current generation who have undergone significant social changes in China. This understanding is critical to foster healthy demographic and social development in China.

Methods

Using data from the 2020 China Family Panel Studies, we investigate the relationship between childhood socioeconomic status and depression in older adults. Additionally, we examine the mediating role of adult socioeconomic status and subjective well-being.

Results

1) Childhood socioeconomic status of Chinese older adults differences by region

SUBMITTER: Chai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10848464 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature