Sources of perceived social support and cognitive function among older adults: a longitudinal study in rural China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies have shown the positive impact of perceived social support on cognitive function among older adults in rural areas. However, existing studies often overlook the impact of different support sources. This study aimed to explore the relationship between the diverse sources of perceived social support and cognitive function.

Methods

Participants were drawn from the Guizhou Rural Older Adults' Health Study (HSRO) in China. We included 791 participants who participated in a baseline survey in 2019 and a 3-year follow-up survey. Perceived social support was investigated from the six main sources (friend, relative, children, spouse, sibling, and neighbor). Hierarchical linear regression models were used to observe the effects of diverse sources of perceived social

SUBMITTER: Gui S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11496072 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature