The Moderating Effect of Community Environment on the Association Between Social Support and Chinese Older Adults' Health: An Empirical Analysis Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aging population conundrum and the gradual weakening of older adults' health and ability to obtain resources as they age have drawn attention to this population's health. Older adults' health relates not only to their own quality of life, but also to the development of families/society.

Methods

We analyzed micro data from the 2011 and 2015 waves of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study Follow-up Questionnaire, using the probit model, ordinary least squares model, and other methods.

Results and conclusions

Both formal and informal social support significantly impacted the physical and mental health of Chinese older adults, and the community environment moderated this relationship. To build a reasonable and effective social support system for

SUBMITTER: Li D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9092342 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature