The relationship between sarcopenia and mental health status in Chinese older adults: the mediating role of activities of daily living

Jan 29, 2025BMC geriatrics

Muscle loss and mental health in older Chinese adults: how daily activities may explain their link

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Abstract

is positively correlated with (β = 0.663, p < 0.001) and negatively correlated with (β = -0.748, p < 0.001).

  • Sarcopenia may have a negative impact on mental health in older adults.
  • partially mediate the relationship between sarcopenia and mental health.
  • The mediating effect of activities of daily living is stronger for depressive symptoms (18.77%) compared to cognitive functions (12.82%).
  • These findings suggest a complex interaction between physical health and mental well-being in the elderly.

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0.663
Increase in
positively predicts (β = 0.663, p < 0.001).
-0.748
Decrease in
negatively predicts (β = -0.748, p < 0.001).
18.77%
Mediating Effect on
accounts for 18.77% of the total effect on .

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