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The concept of aging in place refers to older adults' capacity to undergo the aging process without being separated from their physical and social environments. However, existing literature on the mediating role of this concept in the relationship between geriatric depression and life satisfaction among older adults is limited. Accordingly, the present study aims to investigate the mediating role of satisfaction with aging in place in the relationship between life satisfaction and geriatric depression among Turkish older adults. The study population comprised older adults residing in Istanbul, and the sample consisted of 412 individuals aged 65 years and above living at home, selected through stratified and cluster sampling methods (42.23% female, 57.77% male). Data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling - based mediation analysis. the findings indicated a positively association with satisfaction with aging in place and life satisfaction, while a negatively association was observed between satisfaction with aging in place and geriatric depression levels. Moreover, satisfaction with aging in place was found to partially mediate the relationship between life satisfaction and geriatric depression. These results suggest that policies aimed at enhancing satisfaction with aging in place among older adults may be an effective strategy to reduce symptoms of geriatric depression.
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Psychology, Health & Medicine is a multidisciplinary journal highlighting human factors in health. The journal provides a peer reviewed forum to report on issues of psychology and health in practice. This key publication reaches an international audience, highlighting the variation and similarities within different settings and exploring multiple health and illness issues from theoretical, practical and management perspectives. It provides a critical forum to examine the wide range of applied health and illness issues and how they incorporate psychological knowledge, understanding, theory and intervention. The journal reflects the growing recognition of psychosocial issues as they affect health planning, medical care, disease reaction, intervention, quality of life, adjustment adaptation and management.
For many years theoretical research was very distant from applied understanding. The emerging movement in health psychology, changes in medical care provision and training, and consumer awareness of health issues all contribute to a growing need for applied research. This journal focuses on practical applications of theory, research and experience and provides a bridge between academic knowledge, illness experience, wellbeing and health care practice.
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