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Association of empty nest with depressive symptom among Chinese elderly population: The China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey
Empty nest and its link to depression symptoms in older Chinese adults
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Abstract
Among the elderly population in China, 48% are individuals, with a 43.7% prevalence of .
- Empty nest status is positively associated with depressive symptoms in older adults.
- The odds of experiencing depressive symptoms are 1.28 times higher for empty-nest elderly compared to those with family living with them.
- Empty nesters are more likely to report depressive symptoms regardless of whether they live alone or with a spouse.
- The findings suggest that being an empty nester may be a significant risk factor for depressive symptoms in this demographic.
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Key numbers
43.7%
Prevalence of
Among elderly in China.
1.28Γ
Increased Risk of
For empty nesters compared to nonempty nesters.
1.65Γ
Risk of Living Alone
For empty nesters living alone compared to those living with a spouse.