The Impact of Mental Health Status on Health Consumption of the Elderly in China

Li, Wen; Han, Guangbing; Yan, Xiangzi; Zhang, Xuan; Ning, Guangjie; Akhmedov, Armigon; Hunter, William Cannon

doi:10.3390/ijerph18126622

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“…The authors examined how technology enhances mental health research through new tools and methods, while also acknowledging potential limitations and ethical considerations [4]. Liu, Li, and Zhang (2021) investigated the relationship between the mental health status of elderly people in China and their health expenditure, aiming to understand how mental health status influences healthcare utilization patterns among the elderly [5]. Xujie Lang and Zhiquan Feng, et al (2022) proposed a system for understanding the intentions of the elderly based on language, gestures, and posture, aiming to improve the quality of elderly care and make human-machine interaction more natural [6].…”

Section: Products With Elderly Companion Functions In the Technologic...mentioning

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Digital Radio: A One-Touch Interactive System for Elderly Companionship

Chen,

Zeng,

Liu

et al. 2024

Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications

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With the intensification of the aging problem, many elderly individuals, both in families and those living alone for extended periods, are confronting challenges such as loneliness, social isolation, and communication difficulties. To enhance their connection with the external world and address their needs for voice companionship, emotional interaction, and mental and physical well-being, this study introduces an interactive system named “Digital Radio.” This system integrates a radio host, a voice-controlled sensor pendant, an external battery, and an application, aiming to provide the elderly with an easy-to-use interface and voice companionship. The system is capable of monitoring users’ usage habits, emotional states, and other relevant data in real-time. It displays emotional fluctuations and location information, which are derived from the frequency of use and the content listened to, within the application. Preliminary tests indicate that the system has been well-received by its users, not only helping to alleviate the loneliness experienced by the elderly but also strengthening their emotional connections with their families.

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Section: Products With Elderly Companion Functions In the Technologic...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Digital Radio: A One-Touch Interactive System for Elderly Companionship

Chen,

Zeng,

Liu

et al. 2024

Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications

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“…TCM providers claim that they can help people to relieve their discomfort and relax their mind and body [ 74 ]. As a unique health resource, TCM is an indispensable part of health consumption in the elderly in China [ 75 ], most of whom believe it improves their quality of life [ 76 ]. TCM is believed to play an important role in preventing diseases, delaying the occurrence of diseases, and promoting the recovery of diseases.…”

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The Influence of Message Framing on Elderly Tourists’ Purchase Intentions of Health Services: A Case Study of Guangxi Bama

Jiang

Mai

et al. 2022

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Traveling has become an increasingly important lifestyle for the elderly to realize active aging. The elderly are more inclined to pay attention to wellbeing-related products whilst on vacations, representing a market opportunity for providers of tourism health services. This study conducted an experiment to explore how message framing affects intentions to purchase health services in elderly tourists over the age of 59 years. A total of 216 elderly tourists from Bama, a famous wellness tourism destination in China, were recruited as participants for a single-factor (message framing: positive versus negative) experiment. Our results indicate the following: (1) message framing has a significant impact on elderly tourists’ intentions to purchase health services. Compared with messages that are negatively framed, positive messages are more persuasive. (2) Perceived benefits mediate the above relationship. (3) Perceived susceptibility moderates the impact of message framing around perceived benefits, as well as the indirect effect of perceived benefits on purchase intention. Theoretically, this paper clarifies the mechanism and conditions of message framing in relation to its effects on consumer intentions, enriching knowledge about the intersection between tourism and health consumption. This paper also provides guidance for providers of health tourism who are seeking to capture the market of elderly tourists.

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“…The phenomenon of the irrational consumption of healthcare products among the elderly often occurs against the backdrop of a multitude of other factors, such as the physiological and psychological factors that impact older people, health knowledge reserves, family structure, levels of social interaction, and the marketing of healthcare products [ 2 , 5 , 6 , 7 ]. Older people buying healthcare products irrationally and taking them unscientifically not only causes serious financial loss and increased financial burden but also has adverse effects on the physical and mental health of older people [ 8 ]. In recent years, the irrational consumption of healthcare products by the elderly has caused widespread concern in society [ 2 , 9 ].…”

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Effects of Social Support and Loneliness on the Irrational Consumption Tendencies of Healthcare Products among the Elderly: A Structural Equation Model

Chen

Tan

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Background: In recent years, with the development of the social economy and an improvement in health consciousness, the levels of demand and consumption for healthcare products have been increasing rapidly among the elderly. However, the irrational consumption of healthcare products has caused widespread concern, as it can generate economic losses and have negative effects on psychological health. Therefore, it is critical to identify the variables that can reduce tendencies toward irrational consumption in the area of healthcare products. This study aimed to explore the relationship between the irrational consumption tendencies of healthcare products, social support, and loneliness among elderly people in Hangzhou, China. Methods: In 2021, a cross-sectional survey involving 485 elderly people from three districts in Hangzhou, China, was conducted. Descriptive statistics were calculated for socioeconomic status and demographic characteristics, level of loneliness, social support, and irrational consumption tendencies. A structural equation model was used to test the impact of social support on the irrational consumption tendencies of healthcare products among the elderly and to explore the mediating effects of loneliness. Results: The findings reveal that the average levels of social support and loneliness among the elderly were 30.63 points (total = 44 points) and 6.88 points (15 points), respectively. The average scores of the four subscales of irrational consumption tendencies, which were named susceptibility to persuasion, interpersonal influences, pursuit of added value, and fears of aging were 2.48, 2.93, 2.48, and 3.17 points (5 points), respectively. Social support had a significant effect on irrational consumption tendencies, and loneliness played a partial mediating role between social support and irrational consumption tendencies. Conclusions: A relationship model was constructed to examine the association between loneliness, social support, and irrational consumption tendencies among older people in relation to healthcare products. From a social support and psychological perspective, advice and countermeasures are proposed to prevent the irrational consumption of healthcare products among older people.

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The Impact of Mental Health Status on Health Consumption of the Elderly in China

Cited by 6 publications

References 22 publications

Digital Radio: A One-Touch Interactive System for Elderly Companionship

Digital Radio: A One-Touch Interactive System for Elderly Companionship

The Influence of Message Framing on Elderly Tourists’ Purchase Intentions of Health Services: A Case Study of Guangxi Bama

Effects of Social Support and Loneliness on the Irrational Consumption Tendencies of Healthcare Products among the Elderly: A Structural Equation Model

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