Association between social integration and loneliness among the female migrant older adults with children: the mediating effect of social support

Xu, Jing; Liu, Guangwen; Li, Hexian; Jiang, Xiaoxu; Zhou, Shengyu; Wang, Jieru; Pang, Mingli; Li, Shixue; Kong, Fanlei

doi:10.1186/s12877-023-04569-8

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“…Typically, 12–29 points were low self-disclosure, 30–44 points were medium self-disclosure, and 45–60 points were high self-disclosure. The total Cronbach’s coefficient of the revised scale was 0.723 ( Xu et al, 2024 ).…”

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A study of the mediating effect of social support on self-disclosure and demoralization in Chinese older adult homebound breast cancer patients

Liu,

Qin,

Wang

2024

Front. Psychol.

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PurposeDemoralization is common in older adult homebound breast cancer patients, seriously affecting their quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the demoralization of older adult homebound breast cancer patients and to analyse the mediating effects of social support between self-disclosure and demoralization.MethodsThe study enrolled 368 older adult homebound breast cancer patients reviewed in outpatient clinics of three hospitals from January 2022 to August 2023. A questionnaire survey was conducted using the general information questionnaire, the distress disclosure index (DDI), the social support revalued scale (SSRS), and the demoralization scale (DS). Path analysis was conducted to test the hypothesised serial mediation model.ResultsThe total scores of self-disclosure, social support, and demoralization were 37 (25–42), 34 (19–48.75), and 46.5 (35–68), respectively. The results indicated a positive correlation between self-disclosure and social support (p < 0.01). In contrast, a statistically significant negative correlation was observed between self-disclosure, social support, and various demoralization dimensions (p < 0.01). Social support played a partial mediation effects between self-disclosure and demoralization, indirect effect =0.6362, SE = −0.591, 95% CI (−0.785 ~ −0.415); Self-disclosure direct effect demoralization, direct effect =0.3638, SE = −0.337, 95% CI (−0.525 ~ −0.144); total effect, SE = −0.929, 95% CI (−0.945 ~ −0.904).DiscussionSocial support a partial mediated between self-disclosure and demoralization in Chinese older adult homebound breast cancer patients. Clinical staff should focus on developing a social support system for Chinese older adult homebound breast cancer patients, encouraging patients to reveal their minds, and providing psychological counselling to enhance self-confidence and rebirth from adversity.

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A study of the mediating effect of social support on self-disclosure and demoralization in Chinese older adult homebound breast cancer patients

Liu,

Qin,

Wang

2024

Front. Psychol.

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Retain in the City, Return Flow, or Blind Direction: A Study on the Differentiation Mechanism of Migrant Workers’ Migration Willingness under the Background of China’s Strategy for Integrated Urban–Rural Development

Sun,

Chen,

Tian

2024

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Against the backdrop of urban–rural integration development in China, the government has further strengthened its support for rural migrant workers’ urban employment and entrepreneurship, as well as their urbanization. Nevertheless, influenced by the current urban–rural development environment and public policies, a portion of rural migrant workers have evolved into two distinct groups: those with clear intentions to settle in cities or return to their hometowns and those trapped in a “neither-nor” situation, who are unable to fully integrate into urban life or seamlessly return to the countryside. This study, based on field investigations conducted in 21 cities across seven major geographical regions in China, reveals a ternary differentiation in migration intentions among rural migrant workers: “Retain in the cities”, “Return flow”, and “Blind direction”. In advancing the urban–rural integration strategy, the “clearly-oriented” groups, choosing to stay or return, can serve as dynamic forces in reconciling resources between urban and rural areas, thereby fostering closer urban–rural ties. Conversely, the “aimless wandering” group, characterized by stagnation, confusion, frequent mobility, and recurrent unemployment, poses numerous negative impacts on urban–rural interaction and coordination, hindering the in-depth integration of urban and rural areas to some extent. Drawing upon the internationally recognized Push-Pull Theory and Social Integration Theory within the field of population migration, this study conducts an empirical analysis of large-scale sample data to explore the characteristic factors and formation mechanisms underlying the “staying”, “returning”, and “blind direction” intentions, with a particular focus on the internal dynamics shaping and evolving the “aimless wandering” group. Finally, grounded in the empirical findings, this study advocates a collaborative approach between the Chinese government and various sectors of society to address the issue by promoting employment guidance, enhancing security measures, and other initiatives that encourage rural migrant workers to either stay in cities or return to their hometowns. It aims to provide policy recommendations for a definitive resolution of the rural migrant worker issue during the crucial period of urban–rural integration development.

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Association between social integration and loneliness among the female migrant older adults with children: the mediating effect of social support

Cited by 2 publications

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A study of the mediating effect of social support on self-disclosure and demoralization in Chinese older adult homebound breast cancer patients

A study of the mediating effect of social support on self-disclosure and demoralization in Chinese older adult homebound breast cancer patients

Retain in the City, Return Flow, or Blind Direction: A Study on the Differentiation Mechanism of Migrant Workers’ Migration Willingness under the Background of China’s Strategy for Integrated Urban–Rural Development

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