The Impact of Social Network Interruption on Depression in the Elderly With Chronic Diseases: A Longitudinal Study in China
Disrupted social networks heightened short-term depression in elderly individuals with chronic illnesses, with varying gender and location effects. Robust social adaptability facilitated new connections, reducing depression. Implications include emphasizing rapid network recovery and enhancing adaptability for mental health support in aging populations.
Authors
- Zongshun Chen
- Junfeng Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6065-1591)
- Tong Shi
- Chaoping Pan
- Sien Deng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3453-6121)
- Peigang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4398-0689)
Institutions
- Wuhan Polytechnic University (CN)
- Wuhan University (CN)
- Central China Normal University (CN)
- Wuhan Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jep.70263
- Primary Topic
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00