Association between dependency on community resources and social support among elderly people living in rural areas in China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of dependency personality disorder (DPD) is high among elderly people living in rural areas. This study aims to explore the association between dependency on community resources and social support among elderly individuals living in rural areas.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in 26 locations in China. A total of 1160 participants aged ≥ 60 years were selected using a complex multistage sampling design. All data were obtained using questionnaires via face-to-face interviews. DPD was measured using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-II in the standardized Chinese version. Self-efficacy was assessed using the Chinese version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale. Social support was measured using the Chinese version of the ques

SUBMITTER: Aierken A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9288718 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature