The Impact of Living Alone and Intergenerational Support on Depressive Symptoms Among Older Mexican Americans: Does Gender Matter?

Mar 23, 2019International journal of aging & human development

How Living Alone and Family Support Relate to Depression in Older Mexican Americans: Does Gender Make a Difference?

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Abstract

Clustered regression analysis revealed gender differences in depressive symptoms related to living alone and intergenerational support among 335 Mexican American older adults.

  • Older men experienced more depressive symptoms from living alone compared to older women.
  • Receiving instrumental support was linked to increased depressive symptoms in older men relative to older women.
  • Emotional closeness with children appeared to benefit older men more than older women in terms of depressive symptoms.
  • The findings suggest that gender may play a significant role in how intergenerational support impacts mental health among older adults.

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