The association between living alone and depressive symptoms in older adults population: evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The goal of this research was to reveal the association between living alone and depressive symptoms in older adults. It also aims to explore the mediating role of social activity and adult children's relationship satisfaction. Ultimately, the study seeks to add to the body of knowledge for lowering the risk of depression among older people and promoting positive aging.

Methods

Based on information from the 2020 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, the ordinary least square (OLS) regression model and propensity score matching (PSM) were used to investigate the association between living alone and depressive symptoms in older adults and to explore possible heterogeneity in different groups. Utilizing the SPSS PROCESS macro application, the mediation model

SUBMITTER: Fang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11496203 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature