The Impact of Social Participation on the Health of Widowed Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Longitudinal Study.

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q3 GERONTOLOGY

Journal of Gerontological Social Work Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-27 DOI:10.1080/01634372.2025.2497312

Weiya Meng, Hong Yan

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Abstract

With global aging and rising widowhood among middle-aged and older adults, promoting their health is an urgent public health concern. Using CHARLS data (2011-2018), this study applies OLS and mediation models to examine how social participation affects daily functioning and mental health among widowed individuals. Findings show that social participation reduces daily living difficulties and depressive symptoms. Mechanism analysis reveals these effects operate through healthier lifestyles and improved cognitive function. The impact is stronger for older and urban residents. Promoting social engagement may be an effective strategy to support the health and functioning of widowed older adults in China.

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社会参与对丧偶中老年人健康的影响：一项纵向研究

随着全球老龄化和中老年丧偶人数的增加，促进他们的健康是一个紧迫的公共卫生问题。本研究使用CHARLS数据（2011-2018），应用OLS和中介模型研究社会参与如何影响丧偶个体的日常功能和心理健康。研究结果表明，社会参与可以减少日常生活困难和抑郁症状。机制分析表明，这些影响是通过更健康的生活方式和改善的认知功能来实现的。对老年人和城市居民的影响更大。促进社会参与可能是支持中国丧偶老年人健康和功能的有效策略。

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Journal of Gerontological Social Work Multiple-

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4.00

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3.10%

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