Elderly abuse and depressive symptoms among older adults: loneliness and social participation as mediators and moderators
This study provides insight into the systematic relationship between elderly abuse and depressive symptoms among older adults in China based on a cross-sectional study. This is conducive to promoting the in-depth and comprehensive implementation of China's active ageing policy. Future policies should prioritize abuse prevention, foster community support networks, and integrate psychosocial strategies to improve mental health in this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Yisong Yao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6032-5929)
- Qiang Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6253-329X)
- Yonghuan Xiao
- Runyu Peng
- Kuang‐Ming Liao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4364-8248)
- Yumei Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2490-6889)
- Na Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3719-4008)
- Limin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3572-6832)
- Yiting Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8599-2165)
- Xicheng Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9789-1318)
- Wen Hou
Institutions
- North Sichuan Medical University (CN)
- Qingdao University (CN)
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK)
- Guangxi Medical University (CN)
- City University of Hong Kong (HK)
- Yuhuangding Hospital (CN)
- Tumor Hospital of Guangxi Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-25661-1
- Primary Topic
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00