The Mediating Role of Formal Social Engagement in the Relationship Between Oral Health and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults in South Korea
The findings reaffirm the interplay and interdependence of oral health and mental health among older adults. Comprehensive strategies that integrate social engagement opportunities are imperative for developing interventions targeting older adults with compromised oral health.
Authors
- Yanan Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3836-4232)
- Pildoo Sung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5730-6241)
- Ji‐Young Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9774-3665)
Institutions
- University of Macau (MO)
- University of Oxford (GB)
- Hanyang University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-04-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.70085
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.40
Funders
- Hanyang University