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Exploring the interplay of living arrangements, social support, and depression among older adults in rural northwest China
How living situations and social support relate to depression in older adults in rural northwest China
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Abstract
67.92% of older adults living alone in rural northwest China exhibit symptoms of depression.
- Older adults living alone show a higher susceptibility to depression symptoms (β = 2.594, P < 0.05).
- Depression rates are 51.84% for those in non-empty nests and 46.80% for those living only with a spouse.
- living alone receive less than those living with a spouse or in non-empty arrangements, particularly in terms of subjective social support (β = 0.481, P < 0.05).
- Heterogeneity analysis reveals that male older adults and those from non-poor families are particularly vulnerable to depressive symptoms when living alone.
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Key numbers
67.92%
Depression Prevalence Living Alone
Percentage of older adults living alone exhibiting depressive symptoms.
46.80%
Depression Prevalence Living with Spouse
Percentage of older adults only living with a spouse exhibiting depressive symptoms.
51.84%
Depression Prevalence Non-Empty Nest
Percentage of older adults in non-empty nests exhibiting depressive symptoms.