The mediating role of disability and social support in the association between low vision and depressive symptoms in older adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 1039-1043 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gertrudis I. J. M. Kempen ◽  
Adelita V. Ranchor ◽  
Ton Ambergen ◽  
G. A. Rixt Zijlstra
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Mediating Role

scholarly journals Social Network Types and Health among Older Adults in Rural China: The Mediating Role of Social Support

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liping Ye ◽  
Xinping Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Self Rated Health

This study aimed to identify social network types among older adults in rural China, to explore the relationship between social network types and the health of the older adults, and further, to examine the mediating role of social support in this relationship. A cross-sectional survey method was employed to investigate the health of adults aged 60 or older in rural areas of Hubei Province from 5 September 2018 to 15 October 2018; 405 samples were obtained. First, using k-means clustering analysis, we found five robust network types: diverse, restricted, family, friends and a specific type—family-restricted. Second, the results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that social network types were significantly associated with depressive symptoms and self-rated health in older adults. Older people with diverse friend networks were significantly associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms, whereas those with restricted and family-restricted networks were significantly associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms and lower levels of self-rated health. Finally, the results of multiple linear regression analysis confirmed that social support partially mediated the association of the identified social network types with depressive symptoms and self-rated health. Enriching the social network relationships of older adults and providing them with more social support should be conducive to promoting their mental and physical health.

scholarly journals Perceived social support and depressive symptoms in Chinese patients with ovarian cancer and the mediating role of resilience

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyan Pang ◽  
Haiyan Dong ◽  
Lei Deng ◽  
Yi Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mediating Role

Abstract BackgroundPatients with ovarian cancer (OC) often suffer from depressive symptoms, but there is little research on coping style such as perceived social support and resilience. The aim of the present study was to explore whether resilience plays a mediating role between perceived social support and depressive symptoms. MethodsA cross-sectional study was performed between August 2018 and March 2019. Perceived social support, resilience, and depressive symptoms were measured with the Multi‐dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression (CES-D) scale and the Connor‐Davidson Resilience Scale (CD‐RISC). Hierarchical linear regression analyses were used to assess the mediating role of resilience between these variables. ResultsOf 230 consecutive patients identified, a total of 217 completed questionnaires. After controlling for covariates, perceived social support was negatively correlated with depressive symptoms (β = -0.482, p < 0.01) and explained 22.8% of the variance. In addition, after controlling for covariates and perceived social support, resilience was also negatively associated with depressive symptoms (β = -0.492, p < 0.01) and explained 18.1% of the variance. Bootstrapping test confirmed that the BCa 95% CI for resilience excludes 0 in Table 4 (BCa95% CI: -0.342, -0.143), therefore resilience partially mediated the associations of perceived social support with depressive symptoms. ConclusionsResults revealed that resilience could mediate the association between social support and depressive symptoms, and concluded that it was critical to focus on social support as well as resilience in the management strategy of OC.

scholarly journals Saving fall-injured older adults from depressive symptoms: The mediating role of social participation

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 867-868
Author(s):  
Yalu Zhang ◽  
Lei Zhang ◽  
Jiling Sun ◽  
Xinhui Zhang ◽  
Jingjing Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Fixed Effect ◽  
Second Primary ◽  
Fall Injuries ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Multiple Levels

Abstract Falls are the second primary cause of unintentional injury deaths globally. Prior studies found that fall incidences are associated with depressive symptoms among older adults, which could reversely lead to repeated fall incidences. However, few have investigated the role of social interventions in saving fall-injured older adults from experiencing depressive symptoms among older adults. Using the Chinese Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2011-2018 data and multiple levels of fixed-effect analysis, this study examined the potential mediating role of social participation in alternating the effect of fall injuries on depressive symptoms. For the first time, this study specified the fall-injured older adults among those who had fall incidences. It also implemented the current literature by removing the bias caused by unobservable confounding variables at provincial and city levels. The descriptive results show that 22.2% and 20.6% of rural (n=4,972) and urban (n=3,258) older adults (65+), respectively, experienced fall incidences, among whom 45.1% needed one or more times of medical treatment. The fixed-effect results show that for urban older adults, social participation accounted for partial effects (17.2%) of fall injuries on their depressive symptoms. For rural older adults, fall injuries are significantly associated with more depressive symptoms, but social participation no longer functions as the mediator. Findings from this study emphasize the necessity of collecting efforts from multiple levels to improve the social engagement of urban older adults who had fall injuries. Future studies could further specify what types of social participation would be more helpful in buffering the intervention effects.

scholarly journals Types of prayer and depressive symptoms among cancer patients: the mediating role of rumination and social support

2011 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 519-530 ◽  
Author(s):  
John E. Pérez ◽  
Amy Rex Smith ◽  
Rebecca L. Norris ◽  
Katia M. Canenguez ◽  
Elizabeth F. Tracey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Mediating Role

scholarly journals Erratum to: Types of prayer and depressive symptoms among cancer patients: the mediating role of rumination and social support

2011 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 531-531
Author(s):  
John E. Pérez ◽  
Amy Rex Smith ◽  
Rebecca L. Norris ◽  
Katia M. Canenguez ◽  
Elizabeth F. Tracey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Mediating Role

scholarly journals Social Support and Mortality in Community-Dwelling Chinese Older Adults: The Mediating Role of Frailty

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 1583-1593
Author(s):  
Lijun Fan ◽  
Shiyuan Wang ◽  
Hui Xue ◽  
Yue Ding ◽  
Jingwen Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Chinese Older Adults ◽  
Mediating Role

scholarly journals Humor styles influence the perception of depression-related internet memes in depression

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn J Gardner ◽  
Nicola-Maria Jabs ◽  
Jennifer Drabble ◽  
Umair Akram
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Humor Styles ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Humor Style ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
And Control

Abstract Previous research highlights the potential benefits of engaging with depressive Internet memes for those experiencing symptoms of depression, a phenomenon that can be explained by the humorous interpretation of depressive stimuli and perceived social support through symptom normalization. We examined whether individuals experiencing depressive symptoms would differ from controls in their interpretation of Internet memes related to depression, whilst incorporating the mediating role of humor style. N=78 individuals with self-reported depressive symptoms (≥24 on CES-D) and 67 controls (≤23) rated the emotional valance, humor, relatability, shareability, and mood-improving potential of 32 depressive and control memes (depicting neutral/positive social commentaries). Measures of depression and humor style were also completed. Perceived humor, relatability, shareability and mood-improving potential of depressive, but not control, memes were greater amongst individuals displaying depressive symptoms. However, differential ratings of humor, shareability and relatability were mediated by the extent of ones self-defeating humor style. These outcomes further evidence benefits of interacting with depression-related Internet memes for those with depression.

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