Religious attendance and depressive symptoms in later life: the mediating role of church-based social ties

Religious attendance may protect against later-life depressive symptoms by fostering church-based friendships. Faith-based organizations might consider promoting such connections to support older adults' mental health.

Authors

Ming Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8795-3864)
Hui Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5519-148X)

Institutions

Purdue University West Lafayette (US)

Publication Details

Journal: Aging & Mental Health
Published: 2025-12-11
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2025.2594702
Primary Topic: Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
Type: article
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Religious attendance and depressive symptoms in later life: the mediating role of church-based social ties

Ming Gao, Hui Liu

Dec 11, 2025

Aging & Mental Health

Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

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Religious attendance and depressive symptoms in later life: the mediating role of church-based social ties

Ming Gao, Hui Liu

December 11, 2025article en

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Aging & Mental Health

Purdue University West Lafayette (US)

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Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

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