Well-Being and Institutional Care in Older Adults: Cross-Sectional and Time Effects of Provided and Received Support.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of the study was to examine the cross-sectional and longitudinal effects of provided and received support on older adults' subjective well-being (positive affect and depression) and to examine whether being a recipient of institutional care moderates these effects.

Methods

Social support (provided and received), positive affect, and depressive symptoms were assessed twice (at baseline and 1 month later) for 277 older adults (age 77.39 ± 9.20 years, 67.50% women, 65% residents of an institutional care facility).

Findings

Two structural equation models were analyzed: cross-sectional (at baseline) and longitudinal (after 1 month). The first model revealed a significant positive relationship between providing and receiving support and positive affect, a

SUBMITTER: Kroemeke A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4993512 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature