The Relationship Between Self-Reported Hearing Loss and Depression Among Older Adults: The Moderating Effect of Digital Device Use.

IF 2.6 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Clinical Gerontologist Pub Date : 2025-05-26 DOI:10.1080/07317115.2025.2510285

Jayeong Kim, Yeji Hwang

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Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between hearing loss and depression of older adults and examine how digital device use moderates the relationship between hearing loss and depression.

Methods: Secondary data analyses were conducted using data from the 2020 National Survey of Older Koreans (N = 9,920). Weighted linear regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between hearing loss and depression and moderating effect of digital device use.

Results: Approximately 23.2% of the participants reported hearing loss. Hearing loss was significantly associated with increased depression (β = 0.074, p = .005). Digital device use had a marginally significant moderating effect on the relationship between hearing loss and depression (β = 0.050, p = .054).

Conclusions: Hearing loss is associated with greater depression among older adults. Our findings suggest that digital device use does not alleviate depression in older adults with hearing loss. Future studies should consider the specific aspects of digital device use and post-COVID-19 changes to better understand the impact of digital device use on hearing loss and depression.

Clinical implications: Since hearing loss is significantly associated with higher levels of depression in older adults, mental health should be assessed if healthcare professionals work with older adults with hearing loss.

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老年人自述听力损失与抑郁的关系：数字设备使用的调节作用

目的：本研究旨在探讨老年人听力损失和抑郁之间的关系，并研究数字设备的使用如何调节听力损失和抑郁之间的关系。方法：利用2020年韩国老年人全国调查（N = 9,920）的数据进行二次数据分析。采用加权线性回归分析来检验听力损失与抑郁之间的关系以及数字设备使用的调节作用。结果：大约23.2%的参与者报告听力损失。听力损失与抑郁增加显著相关（β = 0.074, p = 0.005）。数字设备的使用对听力损失和抑郁之间的关系有轻微的显著调节作用（β = 0.050, p = 0.054）。结论：在老年人中，听力损失与更大程度的抑郁有关。我们的研究结果表明，数字设备的使用并不能减轻老年听力损失患者的抑郁症。未来的研究应考虑数字设备使用的具体方面和covid -19后的变化，以更好地了解数字设备使用对听力损失和抑郁的影响。临床意义：由于听力损失与老年人较高程度的抑郁显著相关，如果医疗保健专业人员为听力损失的老年人工作，应评估其心理健康状况。

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Clinical Gerontologist GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY-PSYCHIATRY

CiteScore

6.20

自引率

25.00%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical Gerontologist presents original research, reviews, and clinical comments relevant to the needs of behavioral health professionals and all practitioners who work with older adults. Published in cooperation with Psychologists in Long Term Care, the journal is designed for psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors (family, pastoral, and vocational), and other health professionals who address behavioral health concerns found in later life, including: -adjustments to changing roles- issues related to diversity and aging- family caregiving- spirituality- cognitive and psychosocial assessment- depression, anxiety, and PTSD- Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders- long term care- behavioral medicine in aging- rehabilitation and education for older adults. Each issue provides insightful articles on current topics. Submissions are peer reviewed by content experts and selected for both scholarship and relevance to the practitioner to ensure that the articles are among the best in the field. Authors report original research and conceptual reviews. A unique column in Clinical Gerontologist is “Clinical Comments." This section features brief observations and specific suggestions from practitioners which avoid elaborate research designs or long reference lists. This section is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the valuable clinical work of your peers in a short, concise format.