Adverse childhood friendship and depression in later life: findings from a national survey in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To explore the relationships between childhood friendship and depression among older adults in China, and provide evidence for policy-making to promote the mental health of older adults from a novel perspective.

Methods

Data from the China Longitudinal Study of Health and Retirement (CHARLS) were used in this study. Logistic regression models were adopted to assess the association between childhood friendships and depression symptoms. Additionally, trend tests were used to investigate the possible dose-response relationships.

Results

A total of 6,395 participants aged 60 and above were included in this study. After adjusting for covariates, individuals with poor childhood friendship experiences showed a higher risk of late-life depression compared to respon

SUBMITTER: Dai S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12317535 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature