Association between living arrangements, social support, and depression among middle-aged and older adults: a mediation analysis from the CHARLS survey

Low social support did not mediate the association between living status and depression. Tailored strategies for improving living arrangements may needed to improve the mental health of living alone older adults.

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Frontiers in Psychology
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2025-02-10
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1492495
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Health disparities and outcomes
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Association between living arrangements, social support, and depression among middle-aged and older adults: a mediation analysis from the CHARLS survey

Yue‐Yung Hu, Fenghua Jin
Frontiers in Psychology
Health disparities and outcomes
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Association between living arrangements, social support, and depression among middle-aged and older adults: a mediation analysis from the CHARLS survey

Yue‐Yung Hu, Fenghua Jin
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Abstract

Low social support did not mediate the association between living status and depression. Tailored strategies for improving living arrangements may needed to improve the mental health of living alone older adults.

Frontiers in PsychologyVol. 16
Renmin University of China (CN)
Renmin University of China, Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
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Health disparities and outcomes
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