Social network characteristics and levels of fluctuations in momentary depressive symptomatology among older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social networks are known to protect against depressive symptoms in older adults. However, most research relies on retrospective self-reported depression measures and cross-sectional data, which may introduce bias. Ecological momentary assessment with longitudinal data overcomes these limitations by repeatedly measuring the subject's experience in the present moment. This study examined how social network characteristics relate to momentary depressive symptoms and their daily fluctuations in older adults.

Methods

We analysed data from 216 older adults in Paris, France, using the Healthy Aging and Networks in Cities and Promoting Mental Well-Being and Healthy Aging in Cities studies. Social network characteristics included network size and frequency of in-person an

SUBMITTER: Cail V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12573400 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature