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Impact of Social Integration and Living Arrangements on Korean Older Adults’ Depression
How Social Connections and Living Situations Relate to Depression in Older Korean Adults
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Abstract
Preexisting depression is the most significant predictor of current depression among Korean older adults.
- Health status and family support are also significant predictors of depression in this population.
- Increased social integration is associated with decreased levels of depression among Korean older adults.
- Living arrangements may moderate the relationship between social integration and depression.
- This analysis utilized panel data from the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs.
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