Enjoying the golden years: social participation and life satisfaction among Chinese older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Older adults commonly face the risk of social isolation, which poses a significant threat to their quality of life. This study explores the association between social participation and life satisfaction among older Chinese adults.

Methods

Data were sourced from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. Regression analysis and mediation analysis were employed to examine the relationship between social participation and life satisfaction, with a focus on the roles of loneliness and self-rated health.

Results

The results indicate that social participation is significantly positively associated with older adults' life satisfaction. Furthermore, the positive association is more pronounced with increased diversity in social activities. Mediation

SUBMITTER: Wu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11322126 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature