scholarly journals Meaning in life and mastery mediate the relationship of negative reminiscence with psychological distress among older adults with mild to moderate depressive symptoms

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 343-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jojanneke Korte ◽  
Philippe Cappeliez ◽  
Ernst T. Bohlmeijer ◽  
Gerben J. Westerhof
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Why not Seek Therapy? The Role of Stigma and Psychological Symptoms in College Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (67) ◽  
pp. 76-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Makilim Nunes Baptista ◽  
Cristian Zanon
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Public Stigma ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: The decision to seek therapy can reduce psychological distress and factors like public stigma, self stigma, fear of self exposure to therapist, among others, may constitute barriers in this process. This study investigated: how is the group of variables described in the literature as predictors of seeking therapy, and the relationship of variables associated with stigma and depressive symptoms, anxiogenic symptoms and stress with this search. For this purpose, 272 students responded scales that assessed these variables. The principal component analysis indicated four clusters of variables (symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress; feelings of shame, inadequacy and inhibition; perception of benefits to seek therapy; self stigma and stigma by the others). These components are hierarchically inserted into the multiple regression, indicating that the symptoms have little importance compared to the attitude of seeking therapy and stigmas.

The Relationship Between Internet Use and Depression Among Middle and Older Adults With Self-Reported Vision Impairment: Case-Control Study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenbo He ◽  
Peiyi Li ◽  
Yinyan Gao ◽  
Jiuhong You ◽  
Xing Qu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Health Seeking Behaviors ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND The number of middle and older adults using the internet is increasing in China. Internet-based eHealth and mHealth technologies are also gradually changing people's lifestyles. In recent years, as visual impairment (VI) in the elderly has become increasingly prominent, we have focused our research on the relationship between internet use and depression in the middle and older adults with VI. OBJECTIVE This study examined (1) whether the rate of internet use and depression among middle and older adults with VI are different from the matched sample of peers without VI, and (2) associations among VI, internet use and depression. METHODS Data were obtained from the wave 4 of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) in 2018. Middle and older adults (aged≥45 years) with self-reported VI were matched with middle and older adults without VI, in a 1:1 ratio, based on age, sex, health status, and number of chronic diseases (N=15,398). Descriptive statistics and logistic regression models were used to examine the relationship of internet use and depression among middle and older adults with self-reported VI. RESULTS A total of 7699 middle and older adults reported VI in this study, 47.6 % of them were male and 9.8% aged ≥75. Those with internet use were significantly more socioeconomically advantaged than those who do not, and those who with VI were less likely to use the internet (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 0.67, 95% CI 0.61- 0.74). People who have VI or blindness were associated with greater odds of depressive symptoms/depression (aOR 1.25, 95% CI 1.16 – 1.33, and aOR 1.48, 95% CI 1.22 – 1.80, respectively), and those who use the internet was associated with lower odds of depressive symptoms/depression (aOR 0.74, 95% CI 0.66 – 0.82). Some of the health seeking behaviors were also associated with higher odds of internet use and depressive symptoms or depression. CONCLUSIONS Compared with peers without VI, middle and older adults with VI are less likely to use the internet. Internet use may be an effective way to relieve depression, especially for VI groups, eHealth and mHealth can promote disease monitoring, diagnosis and treatment effectively. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the training and guidance of internet use for middle and older adults, especially for those with VI.

Walking as a Mediator of the Relationship of Social Support With Vitality and Psychological Distress in Older Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 430-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana Carrapatoso ◽  
Greet Cardon ◽  
Delfien Van Dyck ◽  
Joana Carvalho ◽  
Freja Gheysen
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Group Activities ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Short Form Health

This study examined the mediating effect of walking on the relationship of social support with vitality and psychological distress. Data from a sample of 2,859 older adults were used. The older adults completed the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey vitality scale, the Global Health Questionnaire, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, and a social support attributes questionnaire. All social support variables were positively associated with vitality and negatively associated with psychological distress. Walking mediated the associations of appreciation for (3%) and frequency of (8%) social contacts, participation in group activities (19%), closeness from family and friends (8%), and concern from people around (6%) with vitality. Walking also mediated 33% of the association between participation in group activities and psychological distress. The main findings of this study suggest that participation in group activities, as part of social support, in later life is beneficial to improve older adults’ vitality and reduces psychological distress, with walking being a strong mediator of these relationships.

Poor Acceptance of the Past is Related to Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults

GeroPsych ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 246-251
Author(s):  
Gozde Cetinkol ◽  
Gulbahar Bastug ◽  
E. Tugba Ozel Kizil
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Death Anxiety ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Ego Integrity ◽  
The Past ◽  
Depressed Group ◽  
Total Death ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Depression in older adults can be explained by Erikson’s theory on the conflict of ego integrity versus hopelessness. The study investigated the relationship between past acceptance, hopelessness, death anxiety, and depressive symptoms in 100 older (≥50 years) adults. The total Beck Hopelessness (BHS), Geriatric Depression (GDS), and Accepting the Past (ACPAST) subscale scores of the depressed group were higher, while the total Death Anxiety (DAS) and Reminiscing the Past (REM) subscale scores of both groups were similar. A regression analysis revealed that the BHS, DAS, and ACPAST predicted the GDS. Past acceptance seems to be important for ego integrity in older adults.

Interpersonal Stress and Poor Health

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mette M. Aanes ◽  
Maurice B. Mittelmark ◽  
Jørn Hetland
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Total Effect ◽  
Subjective Feeling ◽  
Interpersonal Stress ◽  
The Relationship

This paper investigated whether the lack of social connectedness, as measured by the subjective feeling of loneliness, mediates the well-known relationship between interpersonal stress and psychological distress. Furthermore, a relationship between interpersonal stress and somatic symptoms was hypothesized. The study sample included 3,268 women and 3,220 men in Western Norway. The main findings were that interpersonal stress was significantly related to psychological distress as well as to somatic symptoms, both directly and indirectly via paths mediated by loneliness. The size of the indirect effects varied, suggesting that the importance of loneliness as a possible mediator differs for depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and somatic symptoms. In the case of depressive symptoms, more than 75% of the total effect was mediated through loneliness, while in the case of somatic symptoms just over 40% of the total effect was mediated through loneliness. This study supports the hypotheses that social connectedness mediates a relationship between interpersonal stress and psychological distress. The study also provides the first link between interpersonal stress, as measured by the Bergen Social Relationships Scale, and somatic symptoms, extending earlier research on the relationship between interpersonal stress and psychological distress.

Mediation of Coping Strategies among Patients with Advanced Cancer

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110032
Author(s):  
Nurul Huda ◽  
Yun-Yen ◽  
Hellena Deli ◽  
Malissa Kay Shaw ◽  
Tsai-Wei Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Resampling Procedure ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to test the mediating effects of coping on relationships of psychological distress and stress with anxiety, depression, and quality of life. A cross-sectional and correlational research study was used to recruit a sample of 440 patients with advanced cancer in Indonesia. A bootstrap resampling procedure was used to test the significance of the total and specific indirect effects of coping. Data analysis showed that problem-focused coping (PFC) mediated relationships of psychological distress and stress on depression, anxiety and functional well-being. PFC also mediated the relationship between stress and social well-being. Emotional-focused coping (EFC) mediated the relationship of stress with physical and emotional well-being. EFC also mediated the relationships between psychological distress and physical well-being. Thus, proper assessments and interventions should be tailored and implemented for patients in order to facilitate their use of coping strategies when needed in stressful situations.

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