Adult Children’s Support and Trajectory of Depressive Symptoms Among Disabled Chinese Older Adults

Abstract This study aimed to examine the trajectory of depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults with disabilities and the role of adult children’s support in predicting trajectory classes of depressive symptoms. Data were drawn from three waves of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (2011-2015). The sample included 1420 disabled older adults age 60+ at the baseline and completed all three waves of the data. Growth mixture model shows two-class depressive symptoms trajectories: the higher risk group (25.49%) and the lower risk group (74.51%). Logistic regression results showed that respondents who received a longer term of adult children’s instrumental support were more likely to be classified in a higher risk group after controlling the covariates (OR=1.184, p<0.05), while financial support and the frequency of contacts were not associated with the increased level of depressive symptoms. The policy implications were also discussed in this study.

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Intergenerational Relationships and Self-Rated Health Trajectories Among Older Adults in Rural China

Research on Aging ◽

10.1177/0164027515611183 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 39 (2) ◽

pp. 322-344 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Nan Lu ◽

Vivian W. Q. Lou ◽

Dongmei Zuo ◽

Iris Chi

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Rural China ◽

Intergenerational Relationships ◽

Well Being ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Growth Mixture Model ◽

Self Rated Health ◽

Growth Mixture ◽

And Gender

The present study examined trajectory patterns of self-rated health (SRH) among older rural Chinese adults and gender differences in the relationship between intergenerational relationships and SRH trajectories. Using data from four waves of a longitudinal study on the well-being of older adults in Anhui province, a general growth mixture model was estimated to examine the SRH trajectory patterns and antecedents of SRH trajectory class memberships. A two-class model was selected to interpret the SRH trajectory patterns. The two classes were labeled remaining poor and good but declining. Intergenerational relationships were a significant antecedent of SRH trajectory class memberships among men but not women. Gender differences in the cumulative effects of intergenerational relationships on the health of older adults were identified in rural China. Policy implications regarding how to help rural families support their elderly members are discussed.

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The role of bullying in depressive symptoms from adolescence to emerging adulthood: A growth mixture model

Journal of Affective Disorders ◽

10.1016/j.jad.2016.09.007 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 207 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Ryan M. Hill ◽

William Mellick ◽

Jeff R. Temple ◽

Carla Sharp

Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Emerging Adulthood ◽

Mixture Model ◽

Growth Mixture Model ◽

Growth Mixture

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Life negative events and depressive symptoms: the China Longitudinal Ageing Social Survey

10.21203/rs.3.rs-15671/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Zhenjie Wang ◽

Hanmo Yang ◽

Pianpian Zheng ◽

Bei Liu ◽

Zhanyuan Guo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Depressive Disorders ◽

Negative Events ◽

Social Survey ◽

Chinese Older Adults ◽

Probabilistic Sampling ◽

Multi Stage

Abstract Background: Although some studies have reported the association between life negative events and depressive disorders, very limited studies have examined the association between life negative events exposure and depressive symptoms risk among Chinese older adults. Methods : Data were obtained from the China Longitudinal Ageing Social Survey (CLASS), which was a stratified, multi-stage, probabilistic sampling survey, conducted in 2014. General linear regression and logistic regression were used to examine the association between life negative events exposure and depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults. Results: Life negative events showed statistical dose-response association with depressive symptoms risk after adjustment for the confounding factors ( P trend <0.001). Under consideration of life negative events exposure, participants who lived in rural areas, without a spouse or live alone were vulnerable to depressive symptoms. Conclusions: Life negative events played a risk role of depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults, especially among those in rural areas, females or without a spouse. Our current study is valuable for the development of special prevention depressive symptoms programs among elderly individuals, especially those who have experienced negative events.

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Life negative events and depressive symptoms: the China Longitudinal Ageing Social Survey

10.21203/rs.3.rs-15671/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Zhenjie Wang ◽

Hanmo Yang ◽

Pianpian Zheng ◽

Bei Liu ◽

Zhanyuan Guo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Depressive Disorders ◽

Negative Events ◽

Social Survey ◽

Chinese Older Adults ◽

Probabilistic Sampling ◽

Multi Stage

Abstract Background: Although some studies have reported the association between life negative events and depressive disorders, very limited studies have examined the association between life negative events exposure and depressive symptoms risk among Chinese older adults.Methods: Data were obtained from the China Longitudinal Ageing Social Survey (CLASS), which was a stratified, multi-stage, probabilistic sampling survey, conducted in 2014. General linear regression and logistic regression were used to examine the association between life negative events exposure and depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults.Results: Life negative events showed statistical dose-response association with depressive symptoms risk after adjustment for the confounding factors (P trend <0.001). Under consideration of life negative events exposure, participants who lived in rural areas, without a spouse or live alone were vulnerable to depressive symptoms.Conclusions: Life negative events played a risk role of depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults, especially among those in rural areas, females or without a spouse. Our current study is valuable for the development of special prevention depressive symptoms programs among elderly individuals, especially those who have experienced negative events.

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The Relationship Between Filial Expectations and Depressive Symptoms in Chinese Older Adults: The Mediating Role of Intergenerational Social Support

Journal of Adult Development ◽

10.1007/s10804-020-09360-2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Zhouzhou Ding ◽

Quan Yang ◽

Jinli Xiong ◽

Lei Yang ◽

Shufei Yin

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Older Adults ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Chinese Older Adults ◽

Mediating Role ◽

The Relationship

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Life negative events and depressive symptoms: the China Longitudinal Ageing Social Survey

10.21203/rs.3.rs-15671/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Zhenjie Wang ◽

Hanmo Yang ◽

Pianpian Zheng ◽

Bei Liu ◽

Zhanyuan Guo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Depressive Disorders ◽

Confounding Factors ◽

Negative Events ◽

Social Survey ◽

Chinese Older Adults ◽

Elderly Individuals

Abstract Background Although some studies have reported the association between life negative events and depressive disorders, very limited studies have examined the association between life negative events exposure and depressive symptoms risk among Chinese older adults.Methods : Data were obtained from the China Longitudinal Ageing Social Survey (CLASS) conducted in 2014. General linear regression and logistic regression were used to examine the association between life negative events exposure and depressive symptoms.Results The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 43% among current Chinese old population. Life negative events showed statistical dose-response association with depressive symptoms risk after adjustment for the confounding factors (Ptrend <0.001). Participants who lived in rural areas, without a spouse or live alone were vulnerable to depressive symptoms.Conclusions Life negative events played a risk role of depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults, especially among those in rural areas, females or without a spouse. Our current study is valuable for the development of special prevention depressive symptoms programs among elderly individuals, especially those who have experienced negative events.

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RECEIVING ELDERLY PRIVILEGE AND POSITIVE ATTITUDES ABOUT AGING: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF SUPPORT FROM CHILDREN

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igz038.1713 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S457-S458

Author(s):

Lingya Zhao ◽

Ling Xu

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Financial Support ◽

Social Program ◽

Instrumental Support ◽

Social Survey ◽

Chinese Older Adults ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

Sum Scores

Abstract Objectives. This study investigated the influence of receiving elderly privilege on positive attitudes about aging, and examined the mediating roles of support from children in such associations among Chinese older adults. Methods. Data were derived from China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS), a nationwide social survey project of Chinese older adults aged 60 or older (N = 7,184) conducted in 2014. The positive attitudes about aging were measured by Attitudes to Aging Questionnaire. Sum scores were calculated with higher scores indicating more positive attitudes about aging. Analyses were conducted by PROCESS v3.3 for SPSS 20.0. Results. Receiving elderly privilege was significantly associated with more financial support (b = 0.303, p＜.001) and instrumental support (b =0.225, p＜.001) from children. Financial support (b = 0.100, p < .05), instrumental support (b = 0.090, p < .05), and emotional support (b = 0.405, p＜.001) received from children were significantly correlated with more positive attitudes about aging. Financial support (b = 0.030, BCa CI [0.010, 0.057]) and instrumental support (b = 0.020, BCa CI [0.000, 0.042]) from children mediated the association between receiving elderly privilege and positive attitudes about aging. Conclusion. With the rapid increase of aging population in China, it’s important to help Chinese older adults maintain high quality of life by encouraging society and family to work together. To maintain higher levels of positive attitudes about aging among Chinese older adults, social program of providing elderly privilege and support from children are both needed.

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Acculturation Mitigates the Negative Impact of Perceived Stress on Depressive Symptoms Among U.S. Chinese Older Adults

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development ◽

10.1177/00914150211024187 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 009141502110241

Author(s):

Yiwei Chen ◽

Huanzhen Xu ◽

William O’Brien ◽

Yanling Gao ◽

Xinqi Dong

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Chinese Adults ◽

Chinese Older Adults ◽

Acculturation Level ◽

The Relationship ◽

Mental Health Policies

The present study aimed to examine the role of acculturation in mitigating the negative impact of perceived stress on depressive symptoms among U.S. Chinese older adults. Data of 3,159 Chinese adults over 60 years old were drawn from the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago (PINE). In addition to socio-demographic variables, participants’ acculturation levels, perceived stress, and depressive symptoms were assessed. Perceived stress was positively related to depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults. However, no significant association was found between acculturation level and depressive symptoms. Regression analysis supported the moderation hypothesis of acculturation level on the relationship between perceived stress on depressive symptoms. The negative impact of perceived stress on depressive symptoms was mitigated for Chinese older adults who had higher levels of acculturation than for those who had lower levels of acculturation. The findings have implications in minority aging and mental health policies during the on-going pandemic era.

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