Bidirectional intergenerational support and mental health in older adults based on latent profile analysis: a moderated mediation model
Bidirectional intergenerational support is heterogeneous in China; profiles characterized by reciprocity and closeness show the most favorable mental health. SRH accounts for a modest but meaningful share of these associations, and social participation can substitute for-or amplify-the benefits of family support depending on profile. Findings inform profile-tailored community and family interventions to promote healthy aging.
Authors
- Feng Chang
- Zhanjing Dai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1481-9562)
- Xia Wan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0738-5631)
- Ao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6364-1898)
- Xiaoxi Xie
- Yun Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1881-3760)
Institutions
- China Pharmaceutical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1685701
- Primary Topic
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00