Effects of child loss on depression in the Chinese elderly: social activities as mediator
Peixi XIE,
Xintong SHANG
Abstract:Objectives
Some elderly individuals with child loss experience have successfully reduced their level of grief, whereas others have experienced long-term depression. This study investigates the relationship between child loss and depression in the Chinese elderly and assesses the mediating role of social activities in this relationship.
Methods
This study uses data from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. A total of 5306 respondents aged 60 y and above were enrolled; of this number, 688 i… Show more
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