Yeonjung Jane Lee, Jina Chang, Joonyoung Cho, Katsumi Takemoto, Elizabeth Saga-Petaia
{"title":"COVID-Discrimination, Social Cohesion, Neighborhood Safety, and Mental Health Among AANHPI Older Adults.","authors":"Yeonjung Jane Lee, Jina Chang, Joonyoung Cho, Katsumi Takemoto, Elizabeth Saga-Petaia","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2554709","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2554709","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>During the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) older adults experienced discrimination. There is evidence that neighborhood context may play a protective role in mental health outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using the 2022 California AANHPI Community Needs Survey, multivariate regression models examined associations among discrimination, neighborhood characteristics, and mental health.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>COVID-related discrimination was associated with higher levels of serious psychological distress, while higher levels of neighborhood social cohesion and safety were associated with better mental health outcomes.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>These findings highlight the importance of neighborhood factors in promoting AANHPI older adults' mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145001597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joseph A Braimah, Daniel Amoak, Yujiro Sano, Roger Antabe, Myles Ongoh
{"title":"Food Insecurity as a Social Determinant of Self-Rated Mental Health of Older Adults in Ghana.","authors":"Joseph A Braimah, Daniel Amoak, Yujiro Sano, Roger Antabe, Myles Ongoh","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2555486","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2555486","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines the association between food security and the self-rated mental health of a representative sample (<i>n</i> = 1,073) of people 60 years and older in three regions in Ghana. A cross-sectional study design was employed, and data were analyzed using logistic regression techniques. Overall, 27% of the respondents rated their mental health as poor, while 64% reported food insecurity. Results from logistic regression analyses reveal that older people who were food insecure were more likely to rate their mental health as poor compared to those who are food secure, while accounting for theoretically relevant variables informed by the Social Determinants of Health framework (OR = 2.27; <i>p</i> < .001). This finding points to the link between food insecurity and poor mental health among older people in Ghana, drawing attention to food security as an important social determinant of mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144974345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Osteoarthritis in Underserved Populations: A New Lens for Social Workers in Gerontological Practice and Research.","authors":"David B Miller","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2551612","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2551612","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This commentary highlights a chronic and debilitating health condition which has received limited attention from social work practitioners and researchers. Similar to other chronic health problems, Osteoarthritis (OA) is more prevalent among marginalized and racialized populations along with the associated increased negative effects. OA, commonly associated with aging and older adults, contributes to social isolation, negative mental health outcomes, and substance use within this group. Provided is a brief description of OA in general with attention to the most common type, knee osteoarthritis followed by highlights on the disparities associated with the condition. The importance of social work intervention and research into this chronic health condition is essential due to its deleterious effects on older adult populations and increasing medical and social costs incurred by those with OA.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144974300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mavis Dako-Gyeke, Richard Baffo Kodom, Kwamina Abekah-Carter, Vyda Mamley Hervie, F Akosua Agyemang, Patience Boateng
{"title":"Exploring the Challenges and Adaptive Strategies Among Older Persons in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.","authors":"Mavis Dako-Gyeke, Richard Baffo Kodom, Kwamina Abekah-Carter, Vyda Mamley Hervie, F Akosua Agyemang, Patience Boateng","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2549024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2549024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explored the challenges and adaptive strategies of older persons in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Using a research qualitative approach, interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with 35 participants. Data were analyzed thematically, and the findings revealed challenges, such as health issues, emotional and psychological stress, financial hardship, and social exclusion. To adapt, older persons engaged in economic activities, practiced self-care, participated in religious events, and managed limited resources. Based on the findings, the study recommends the development of targeted interventions to address the needs of older persons and promote an inclusive environment for healthy aging.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-26"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144974258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dementia Friendly Communities and Older Adults Living with Dementia in the United States: An Integrative Review.","authors":"Yanjun Dong","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2544298","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2544298","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Little is known about the development, implementation, and sustainability of Dementia-Friendly Communities (DFCs) in the U.S., designed to enable people living with dementia to maintain dignity, participate in community life, and access needed services. This integrative review synthesizes evidence from 17 articles (2015-2024), examining DFC stakeholders, strategies, and barriers. Findings highlight DFCs as multi-sector collaborations that enhance well-being through person-centered design, social inclusion, and caregiver support. However, challenges such as funding shortages and rural service gaps persist. Addressing these requires sustainable funding, cross-sector partnerships, targeted rural strategies, and public education to promote equity in dementia care and engagement.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-25"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144875986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social Participation, Cognitive Health, and Mental Health in Thai Older Adults: Insights from the HART National Panel During the covid-19 Pandemic.","authors":"I-Chun Chen, Anuchit Phanumartwiwath","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2545475","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2545475","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This cross-sectional study examined associations between mental health, social participation, and cognitive function among 3,607 Thai older adults using data from Wave 4 of the Health, Aging, and Retirement in Thailand (HART) project, collected in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Controlling for demographics, hierarchical regression revealed higher depressive symptoms (CES-D-10) linked to lower cognitive performance. Formal social participation showed a modest buffering effect (β = 0.008, p = .002), despite an adverse main effect (β = -0.012, p < .001), likely from pandemic-related restrictions. Social networks had a positive partial correlation (r = 0.082, p < .001). Results advocate community-based interventions, including virtual formats, to support cognitive resilience.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144822839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lieke J E Duijsens, Catherine A W Bolman, Alissa S Paas, Trijntje Völlink, Denise A Peels, Lilian Lechner
{"title":"Healthy Aging in Older Adults from Predominantly Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds: A Qualitative Study of Motivators, Facilitators, and Barriers.","authors":"Lieke J E Duijsens, Catherine A W Bolman, Alissa S Paas, Trijntje Völlink, Denise A Peels, Lilian Lechner","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2543023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2543023","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Promoting healthy aging among older adults in a low socioeconomic position (LSP) is crucial for enhancing their quality of life and reducing the economic strain of global aging. Given their distinct challenges, such as financial constraints and limited health literacy, a multi-faceted approach is needed. This study explores motivators, facilitators, and barriers to healthy aging among LSP-older adults to better address their needs and inform intervention development. A qualitative study was conducted in five Dutch neighborhoods differing in socioeconomic position and urbanization levels. Semi-structured interviews were held with 37 community-dwelling older adults, and thematic analysis was applied. Key motivators included social connectedness, preserving health and mobility, and maintaining independence, which seemed to be interconnected and mutually reinforcing factors. Facilitators and barriers were categorized into individual, communal and institutional, and societal levels, encompassing health limitations, personality traits, neighborhood relationships and resources, and the impact of modern-day individualism and digitization. Differences between urban and rural participants underscored the need for localized approaches. To effectively promote healthy aging in this target group, interventions should adopt a holistic, systemic, and context-sensitive approach that fosters supportive environments and actively involves older adults in their design, ensuring alignment with their lived experiences and needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144790412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hung-Peng Lin, Angelique G Day, Emiko A Tajima, David Huh, Geene Delaplane
{"title":"Bridging Gaps in Grandparenting: Kinship Navigator Programs Mitigate Sociodemographic Disparities in Caregiving Challenges of Informal Kinship Placement- A Latent Class Analysis.","authors":"Hung-Peng Lin, Angelique G Day, Emiko A Tajima, David Huh, Geene Delaplane","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2540524","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2540524","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Informal kinship caregivers of maltreated children face complex challenges. Using the Andersen Model of Service Utilization and latent class analysis of 689 caregivers, we identified three challenge patterns: Financial Challenge, Child's Behavioral and Emotional Health, and Intergenerational Family Dynamics. Patterns varied by caregivers' age, race, and sex. Kinship Navigator Program (KNP) engagement mitigated age and sex disparities in the Financial Challenge Group, and racial and sex disparities in the Intergenerational Group. However, KNP did not buffer BIPOC caregivers' financial challenges or older caregivers' intergenerational challenges. Findings inform targeted, equity-focused approaches to prevention-related support for informal kinship caregivers.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144795849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joana Correia Jesus, José Alberto Ribeiro-Gonçalves, Sofia von Humboldt, Luísa Soares, Isabel Leal
{"title":"Neglect Among Portuguese Older Adults: A Qualitative Study on Perceptions of Causes and Preventive Measures.","authors":"Joana Correia Jesus, José Alberto Ribeiro-Gonçalves, Sofia von Humboldt, Luísa Soares, Isabel Leal","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2542335","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2542335","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With Portugal projected to have one of the oldest populations by 2050, understanding the causes and preventive measures of older adult neglect is crucial. This study qualitatively analyzes the perceptions of 52 Portuguese older adults regarding the origins and prevention of neglect. Thematic analysis identifies two broad categories of etiological factors: proximal, including personal and family problems; and distal, such as the emotional overload of caregivers and the social devaluation of older adults. Active interventions stood out, particularly in promoting autonomy, while passive interventions included support for caregivers, combating ageism, and legal and community reinforcement. This study contributes to the understanding of aging in vulnerable contexts, offering recommendations for future interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144765616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mutual Support Makes Everyone Happy: Triad Perspectives from Care Recipients, Family Caregivers, and Migrant Care Workers in Taiwan.","authors":"Hui-Chuan Hsu, Chen-Fen Chen","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2515145","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2515145","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to examine mutual relationships and to compare satisfaction among care receivers, family carers, and migrant care workers in Taiwanese households.</p><p><strong>Research design and methods: </strong>Data were gathered in two stages (2019-2020) from 855 households and 638 households resectively, using face-to-face and telephone interviews. Analysis included descriptive, linear, and logistic regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Family carers' satisfaction was influenced by health burden, cultural support toward migrants, and caregiver experience. Migrant workers' satisfaction correlated with private quarters, ample rest, positive caregiving experiences, and employer support.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Fostering respectful relationships and providing welfare, cultural support, and support are crucial for improving home care quality and working conditions. Governments must support caregivers' physical and mental health and provide services.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"857-875"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144209885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}