Differential associations among social support, health promoting behaviors, health-related quality of life and subjective well-being in older and younger persons: a structural equation modelling approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Extensive studies have confirmed social support as a critical protective factor of people's health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and subjective well-being (SWB). However, health promoting behaviors as a potential mechanism and age differences in this mechanism has received fewer attention. This study aims to examine the associations among social support, health promoting behaviors, HRQoL and SWB in older and younger persons in Hong Kong.

Method

A convenience sample of both younger (12-35 years old) and older persons (55 years old and above) were recruited from three non-government organizations to complete a survey. Structural Equation Model (SEM) was conducted to test both the measurement model and structural models to examine the relationship between social su

SUBMITTER: Mo PKH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8895671 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature