The presence of neighbours in informal supportive interactions is important for mental health in later life

Li, Yaya; Kabayama, Mai; Tseng, Winston; Kamide, Kei

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2022.104627

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“…The association between WHO-5 scores and social networks is consistent with evidence that social networks that are supportive have consistently beneficial associations with mental health [45]. Recent studies have reported the potential benefits of social networks and interactions for coping with issues in daily life [46] and fostering emotional wellbeing [47].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 80%

“…The association between WHO-5 scores and community commitment is consistent with evidence of an association between a sense of community and improved health outcomes in older adults, including maintenance of cognitive and mental health [45], halting the progression of frailty [49], and the promotion of healthy aging. As a basic human need, community commitment is not only the basis for solving problems, such as social isolation, loneliness, crime, and accidents within the community, but can also have significant internal effects, which are not visible from the outside, such as the enhanced well-being of older adults [50].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 75%

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Subjective Well-Being and Related Factors among Independent, Healthy, Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Japan

Imamatsu,

Oe,

Ito

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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(1) Background: Subjective well-being (SWB) is internationally recognized as an important health-related factor for most age groups and is particularly influential for life quality and expectancy in independent, healthy, community-dwelling older adults. However, the physical function and community participation correlates of SWB in independent living older adults in super-aging societies and other influencing factors remain underexplored. (2) Methods: A total of 926 independent, healthy, community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and above registered in Yokohama, Japan, were included. Respondents’ mean age was 78.1 years (standard deviation = 6.7), and 74.0% were women. The dependent variable was SWB. The independent variables were respondents’ demographic characteristics, physical factors (visual, hearing, and cognitive functions, and mobility), and community and social factors (participation in community groups, social networks, and community commitment. (3) Results: The mean (standard deviation) WHO-5 score was 16.3 (5.1). Significant factors associated with WHO-5 score were visual function (odds ratio [OR]: 0.708; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.352–0.690), hearing function (OR: 0.615; CI: 0.431–0.878), community groups (OR: 1.310; CI: 1.003–1.059), community commitments (OR: 1.180; CI: 1.132–1.231), and social networks (OR: 1.525; CI: 1.142–2.037) adjusted for the effects of demographic factors. (4) Conclusions: These findings are important because factors associated with SWB are likely to contribute to individual well-being and longevity and to developing a healthy super-aged society.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 75%

Subjective Well-Being and Related Factors among Independent, Healthy, Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Japan

Imamatsu,

Oe,

Ito

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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“…Therefore, community-based mental health initiatives should consider the importance of neighborhood social support and social network reconfiguration, as emphasized by these findings. 56 However, this finding indicates that both the confidant and affective dimensions of social support have no significant influence on wisdom ( Table 4 ). The confidant dimension comprises four key aspects, which are (1) the opportunity to engage with trusted individuals to discuss personal and family problems; (2) the chance to seek guidance regarding daily challenges; (3) the availability of useful advice for important life issues; and (4) the ability to discuss matters related to finances.…”

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confidence: 90%

“…While Brudek et al reported that wisdom in elders becomes evident when they intentionally prioritize the quality of interpersonal interactions over mere quantity. 56 As a result, researchers have suggested to this community that the quality of support or emotional support be improved. Scheduled assistance from teachers or assistants in consultation sessions for elders’ daily or personal problems is expected to contribute towards increasing the psychological well-being of the older adults.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social Support, Religiosity, Wisdom and Well-Being Among Older Adults in Indonesia

Khuzaimah¹,

Hinduan²,

Agustiani³

et al. 2023

CIA

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As the population ages, it is critical to understand the elements that contribute to the well-being of older individuals. Prior research suggests that a better sense of mastery and purpose in life may explain at least some of the beneficial link between wisdom, religion, and subjective well-being. This current study seeks to identify a model of older persons' psychological well-being formation in a religious group. Whether psychosocial strengths such as religiosity, social support, and wisdom are directly related to psychological well-being. Self-acceptance, autonomy, positive interpersonal relationships, environmental mastery, personal growth, and a sense of life purpose are all components of psychological well-being. Participants and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 261 participants, 42 men and 219 women aged 60 and up with normal cognitive, hearing, and/or speech functions. Participants lived in The boarding house in South Tapanuli-North Sumatra, Indonesia, for over 6 months. A backward translated Likert scales is used for data collection. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Model (SEM). Results:The results indicate that social support and religiosity have an effect on psychological well-being through wisdom as a mediator. Conclusion: These findings emphasize the relevance of internal strengths for psychological well-being and give credence to the mediated path model's applicability to older adult communities in Indonesia.

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“…Third, because they were in a convalescent hospital, the senior patients made new relationships with unfamiliar doctors, nurses, nurses’ aides, and caregivers and displayed various emotions in such relationships. In supportive social interactions, the mere presence of surrounding people who are not relatives or friends is beneficially associated with the mental health of seniors regardless of the role or function of the surrounding people [ 46 ]. This finding means that the relationship between senior patients and hospital staff is essential; forming relationships with them can improve senior patients’ quality of life.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Study on Emotions to Improve the Quality of Life of South Korean Senior Patients Residing in Convalescent Hospitals

Kim

Rhee

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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This study examined the occurrence of emotion types and the contents and meanings of individual emotion types to improve the quality of life of South Korean senior patients in convalescent hospitals. This research is a sequential mixed study in which we conducted emotion frequency and content analyses with 20 elderly resident patients in a convalescent hospital. In the emotion frequency analysis, we performed emotion occurrence frequency analysis and clustering to create groups of subjects that showed similar distributions of emotions. The study results found that South Korean senior patients displayed six major emotions: joy, sorrow, anger, surprise, fear, and tranquility, including mixed emotional states. In the emotion content analysis, we used NVivo to categorize and analyze the interview contents based on emotion types. The study results show the characteristics of emotions according to patients’ treatment and recovery, life within narrow boundaries, relationships with new people and family, and the appearances of themselves that they could not easily but must accept. In addition, these characteristics appeared in health, environment, relationships, and psychological structures. Ultimately, the study results suggest that improving the quality of life of South Korean senior patients requires understanding of their emotions and examining diverse emotions in multiple dimensions.

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The presence of neighbours in informal supportive interactions is important for mental health in later life

Cited by 4 publications

References 30 publications

Subjective Well-Being and Related Factors among Independent, Healthy, Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Japan

Subjective Well-Being and Related Factors among Independent, Healthy, Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Japan

Social Support, Religiosity, Wisdom and Well-Being Among Older Adults in Indonesia

A Study on Emotions to Improve the Quality of Life of South Korean Senior Patients Residing in Convalescent Hospitals

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