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Daily Support to Close Friends and Mood Among Older Men and Women. 老年男性和女性对亲密朋友的日常支持和情绪。
IF 1.8 3区 社会学
Research on Aging Pub Date : 2025-09-26 DOI: 10.1177/01640275251383546
Yee To Ng, William J Chopik, Kira S Birditt, Karen L Fingerman
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Assistive Devices and Caregiver Retention in Long-Term Care Institutions. 长期护理机构的辅助设备和护理人员留任。
IF 1.8 3区 社会学
Research on Aging Pub Date : 2025-09-18 DOI: 10.1177/01640275251380532
Yearim Kim, Hanbyul Ryu
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Functional Limitations and Friendship in Late Adulthood: Evidence from the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey. 成年后期的功能限制与友谊：来自中国纵向老龄化社会调查的证据。
IF 1.8 3区 社会学
Research on Aging Pub Date : 2025-09-18 DOI: 10.1177/01640275251380530
Changmin Peng
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Interventions to Facilitate Access to Long-Term Care for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Scoping Review. 促进社区居住老年人获得长期护理的干预措施：范围综述。
IF 1.8 3区 社会学
Research on Aging Pub Date : 2025-09-17 DOI: 10.1177/01640275251380534
Jinbao Zhang, Alan Dargan, Wenjing Zhang, Julien Forder
{"title":"Interventions to Facilitate Access to Long-Term Care for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Jinbao Zhang, Alan Dargan, Wenjing Zhang, Julien Forder","doi":"10.1177/01640275251380534","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275251380534","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Accessing long-term care can be challenging due to complex care systems. This study aimed to identify evidence on interventions designed to improve access to long-term care for community-dwelling older adults. A systematic search of five databases identified 16 studies published between 2013 and 2023. Interventions were categorized into four types: early identification (n = 6), integrated care (n = 5), partnership (n = 2), and other (n = 3). Common strategies included providing information, making referrals, and providing coordinated care. Most interventions were delivered by healthcare professionals, targeted high-risk older adults, and focused on nursing home admissions, with less attention to other long-term care services. Interventions could target older adults with advanced age or specific health conditions and identify unmet needs at early stages. Future research could document intervention length, explore its impact on service access, and evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of involving non-healthcare professionals in delivering interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275251380534"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145082140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Possible and Probable Dementia and Depressive/Anxiety Symptoms: Mediation Effects of Social Engagement and Loneliness. 可能和可能的痴呆和抑郁/焦虑症状：社会参与和孤独的中介作用。
IF 1.8 3区 社会学
Research on Aging Pub Date : 2025-09-16 DOI: 10.1177/01640275251380531
Namkee G Choi, Yuanjin Zhou, C Nathan Marti
{"title":"Possible and Probable Dementia and Depressive/Anxiety Symptoms: Mediation Effects of Social Engagement and Loneliness.","authors":"Namkee G Choi, Yuanjin Zhou, C Nathan Marti","doi":"10.1177/01640275251380531","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275251380531","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Using a nationally representative sample of older adults (age 65+, <i>N</i> = 7,547) and a path model, we examined the direct effects of dementia on social engagement, loneliness, and depressive/anxiety symptoms, and the mediation effects of loneliness and social engagement on the associations between dementia and depressive/anxiety symptoms. Of the study population, 7.7% and 5.5% had possible and probable dementia, respectively; 14.3% and 21.9% of those with possible and probable dementia had moderate to severe depressive/anxiety symptoms. The ratios of the indirect effects of social engagement and loneliness on a possible dementia to the total effect of possible dementia on depressive/anxiety symptoms were 0.26 and 0.28, respectively. The ratios in probable dementia were 0.11 and 0.21. The lack of social engagement and loneliness contribute substantially to depressive/anxiety symptoms in dementia. Strategies to increase social engagement and reduce social isolation are necessary to improve the psychological well-being of people living with dementia.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275251380531"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145076428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Social Activities With Friends and Neighbors in Relation to Cognitive Function in Later Life: The Benefits of Contact and Helping. 与朋友和邻居的社会活动与晚年认知功能的关系：接触和帮助的好处。
IF 1.8 3区 社会学
Research on Aging Pub Date : 2025-09-16 DOI: 10.1177/01640275251379366
Haejin Jang, Shiyang Zhang, Sae Hwang Han
{"title":"Social Activities With Friends and Neighbors in Relation to Cognitive Function in Later Life: The Benefits of Contact and Helping.","authors":"Haejin Jang, Shiyang Zhang, Sae Hwang Han","doi":"10.1177/01640275251379366","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275251379366","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite a growing body of literature linking social activities to cognitive function, studies specifically examining the potential cognitive benefits of friendships and neighbors remain limited. Drawing on eight waves of nationally representative data from the Health and Retirement Study (1998-2012; <i>N</i> = 29,777), we investigated whether two distinct forms of social activities with friends and neighbors-(1) getting together for a social visit and (2) providing informal helping-were associated with cognitive function, which was assessed with a modified version of the Telephone Interview for Cognition Status (m-TICS). Multilevel models provided evidence of within-person associations between both types of social activities (with friends and neighbors) and better cognitive function, with informal helping showing more robust associations. This study highlights the value of an adequate level of contact with friends and neighbors, emphasizing the importance of accessible and meaningful social activities for older adults' cognitive health.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275251379366"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145076423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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From Hardship to Harmony: Life Reviews of Korean American Immigrants Assisted by Companion Robots. 从艰难到和谐：旅伴机器人辅助下的韩裔美国移民生活回顾。
IF 1.8 3区 社会学
Research on Aging Pub Date : 2025-09-11 DOI: 10.1177/01640275251379367
Othelia EunKyoung Lee, Kwi Ok Nah, Kyoung Hee Kim, Helen Ahn
{"title":"From Hardship to Harmony: Life Reviews of Korean American Immigrants Assisted by Companion Robots.","authors":"Othelia EunKyoung Lee, Kwi Ok Nah, Kyoung Hee Kim, Helen Ahn","doi":"10.1177/01640275251379367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275251379367","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> This study examined how Korean American older immigrants recall, integrate, and complete their life reviews through a 15-week psychoeducation class. The class aimed to encourage participants to reflect on and reminisce about their life journeys by interacting with companion robots named \"Hyodol.\" <b>Method:</b> Ten Korean American older adults participated in the psychoeducation classes designed to facilitate life reminiscence. The study employed a bottom-up approach, allowing themes and insights to emerge inductively from the raw data collected. <b>Results:</b> The primary themes merged ere: (1) cultural adaptation for older immigrants, (2) integrating past and present experiences, (3) progression toward peaceful conclusion, and (4) robot-assisted life review. The findings highlighted the previously unheard voices of older Korean American immigrants as they revisited life courses marked by hardship and unresolved family conflicts. <b>Discussion:</b> Gerontologists can play a pivotal role in supporting socially isolated older immigrants through culturally sensitive life review and reminiscence work.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275251379367"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145042008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Social Connections Over the Life Course: Appreciating Distinct Dimensions of Social Connections. 生命历程中的社会关系：欣赏社会关系的不同维度。
IF 1.8 3区 社会学
Research on Aging Pub Date : 2025-09-05 DOI: 10.1177/01640275251377777
Siyun Peng, Adam R Roth, Brea L Perry
{"title":"Social Connections Over the Life Course: Appreciating Distinct Dimensions of Social Connections.","authors":"Siyun Peng, Adam R Roth, Brea L Perry","doi":"10.1177/01640275251377777","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01640275251377777","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite growing attention to the social isolation crisis in the U.S., it remains unclear whether Americans experience a decline in social connection with age. Given the complex nature of social connections, this study argues that we need to ask a different question - which domains of social connections decline with age. Using representative egocentric network data (Person-to-Person Health Interview; <i>N</i> = 2,603) to measure core discussion networks and representative time-diary data (American Time Use Survey; <i>N</i> = 35,900) to measure daily social interactions, we find diverging age differences across two dimensions of social connections. These results present a complex picture of social connections. Specifically, people maintain a consistent core discussion network of confidants across all ages. However, daily social interactions decline with age. Additionally, we find that social roles have a sizable impact on daily social interactions but little impact on core discussion networks across the life course.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275251377777"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12462710/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145006673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Do Friend Support and Strain Moderate the Association Between Physical Limitations and Older Adults' Depressive Symptoms? 朋友支持和压力是否能缓和身体限制和老年人抑郁症状之间的关系？
IF 1.8 3区 社会学
Research on Aging Pub Date : 2025-09-03 DOI: 10.1177/01640275251372870
Deborah Carr, Shinae L Choi
{"title":"Do Friend Support and Strain Moderate the Association Between Physical Limitations and Older Adults' Depressive Symptoms?","authors":"Deborah Carr, Shinae L Choi","doi":"10.1177/01640275251372870","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275251372870","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Stress theories propose that the mental health consequences of physical health problems are buffered by social support and amplified by relationship strain, yet it is unclear how older adults' friendships moderate these associations. Using data from 2016 and 2018 waves of the Health and Retirement Study (<i>N</i> = 8,558), we evaluate whether associations between number of physical limitations and depressive symptoms (CES-D) are moderated by friend support and strain, and whether these patterns differ by gender and partnership status. Multivariable OLS regressions show friend strain amplifies and friend support mutes the association between having 3+ physical limitations and depressive symptoms. Protective effects of friend support are larger for unpartnered versus partnered persons, although patterns do not differ by gender. The egalitarian nature of supportive friendships may make them particularly protective for older adults with physical limitations. Health problems may undermine equity in friendships, intensifying the psychological consequences of friend strain.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275251372870"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144993837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring Chinese Family Caregivers' Experience as They Support Loved Ones With Dementia Transitioning Into Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Study. 探讨中国家庭照护者支持痴呆患者入住养老院的经验：一项质性研究。
IF 1.8 3区 社会学
Research on Aging Pub Date : 2025-08-30 DOI: 10.1177/01640275251372074
Yiyang Yuan, Catherine Dubé, Emily Lim, Shu Xu, Shan Qu, Emily McPhillips, Kate Lapane
{"title":"Exploring Chinese Family Caregivers' Experience as They Support Loved Ones With Dementia Transitioning Into Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Yiyang Yuan, Catherine Dubé, Emily Lim, Shu Xu, Shan Qu, Emily McPhillips, Kate Lapane","doi":"10.1177/01640275251372074","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01640275251372074","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>For Asian American family caregivers, transitioning loved ones with dementia into a U.S. nursing home can be particularly challenging due to cultural expectations and the scarcity of linguistically and culturally appropriate care. This qualitative study, focusing on the largest Asian American community, examined the experiences of Chinese family caregivers navigating this transition, using thematic analysis of twelve semi-structured interviews conducted in Mandarin Chinese or English. Filial piety profoundly influenced caregiving decisions. Caregivers reported significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens, with challenges including limited access to culturally and linguistically appropriate nursing home care, concerns about care quality, and difficulties in family discussions about the transition. The findings underscore the need for greater awareness within the Chinese community about dementia care options and for nursing homes to improve culturally sensitive care. Addressing these gaps could ease the transition process and better support caregivers and their loved ones.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275251372074"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12462782/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144974351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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