Association between social engagement frequency and depression among the older people in China: evidence from the 2011–2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study
As an important modifiable protective factor, we however found no clear evidence of social engagement mediating between social class and depression. Future social policies should aim to improve well-being by promoting social engagement to prevent depression among Chinese older people.
Authors
- Xingna Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8849-2112)
- Jining Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4589-4355)
- Ben Barr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4208-9475)
Institutions
- University of Liverpool (GB)
- Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Public Health
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2023-000601
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.58
Funders
- National Institute for Health Research Health Protection Research Unit