Community social networks, individual social participation and dietary behavior among older Japanese adults: Examining mediation using nonlinear structural equation models for three-wave longitudinal data

Nishio, Marisa; Takagi, Daisuke; Shinozaki, Tomohiro; Kondo, Naoki

doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106613

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“…Social participation has been positively associated with health behaviors, such as smoking cessation (low smoking rate) [ 31 ], excessive alcohol consumption, leisure-time physical activity, and adequate sleep duration [ 32 ]. It may also promote healthier dietary behaviors, such as increased fruit and vegetable intake, regardless of the sociodemographic status [ 33 ].…”

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Impact of the Changes in the Frequency of Social Participation on All-Cause Mortality in Japanese Older Adults: A Nationwide Longitudinal Study

Shimatani

Komada

Sato

2021

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Previous studies have shown that more frequent social participation was associated with a reduced risk of mortality. However, limited studies have explored the changes in the frequency of social participation in older adults. We investigated the impact of the changes in the frequency of social participation on all-cause mortality in Japanese older adults aged 60 years and older. The current study, conducted as a secondary analysis, was a retrospective cohort study using open available data. The participants were 2240 older adults (45.4% male and 54.6% female) sampled nationwide from Japan who responded to the interview survey. Changes in the frequency of social participation were categorized into four groups (none, initiated, decreased, and continued pattern) based on the responses in the baseline and last surveys. The Cox proportional-hazards model showed a decreased risk of all-cause mortality in decreased and continued patterns of social participation. Stratified analysis by sex showed a decreased risk of mortality in the continued pattern only among males. The results of the current study suggest that the initiation of social participation at an earlier phase of life transition, such as retirement, may be beneficial for individuals.

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Impact of the Changes in the Frequency of Social Participation on All-Cause Mortality in Japanese Older Adults: A Nationwide Longitudinal Study

Shimatani

Komada

Sato

2021

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“…Furthermore, this study showed new findings that a large social network weakens the association that lower level of physical function restricts frequent social participation, and the same association showed only among women in sex-stratified analysis. About the relationship among physical function, social network, and social participation, a previous qualitative study mentioned that social network may be a key factor of social participation among frail older people 19) . However, no study has actually investigated whether social network moderates the association between physical function and frequency of social participation in community-dwelling older people, and examined the differences between men and women.…”

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“…Therefore, it is difficult for older people with physical dysfunction to participate in social activity on their own, and they need physical and mental support. Previous studies have suggested that support from friends and neighbors facilitated social participation among frail older people 17) , and the mental support such as encouragement from friends plays an important role in participating for activities 18,19) . Furthermore, the larger the social network, the more opportunities they have of receiving support from family, friends, and neighbors 35,36) .…”

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“…The influence of social network, such as the support and encouragement from friends, plays an important role for participating in activities 17,18) . Previous studies reported that community social networks provide more opportunities for social participation and encourage residents to participate in activities 19) . In addition, a systematic review, investigating barriers and facilitators to social participation, suggested that the size of social network is one of the factors 20) , and a longitudinal population-based study suggested that a large social network is associated with a high level of physical function 21) .…”

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Social Network Moderates the Association between Frequency of Social Participation and Physical Function among Community-dwelling Older Adults

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Objective: Social participation is an essential component of active aging. Physical dysfunction is restriction of social participation, but it is inconclusive that improvement of physical function contributes to promote social participation. Therefore, understanding the other factor that moderates the association between physical dysfunction and social participation is important, and social network (i.e., ties with family and friends) may be a key factor. The aims of this study were to investigate the association between physical function and frequency of social participation, with social network as a moderator, and to examine the gender differences on the relationships. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 287 community-dwelling older adults. We asked how often they participated in social groups in a week to measure frequency of social participation. Physical function and social network were measured by using the modified version of Short Physical Performance Battery for community-dwelling older adults and the abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale, respectively. To investigate the association, we performed a linear regression analysis. Results: After adjustment, a linear regression analysis showed interactions between physical function and social network on frequent social participation (β: −0.20, 95% confidence interval [CI]: −0.40 to −0.01). Furthermore, the same association was observed only in women (adjusted β: −0.33, 95% CI: −0.65 to −0.02). Conclusion: Our results suggested that social network moderates the association between physical function and social participation, and observed gender differences on the relationships. The findings of this study indicated the importance of multidimensional assessment and measures for improving social participation, not only physical function but also social network.

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“…The authors demonstrated that social cohesion was a predictor of mental and physical health. Another longitudinal study conducted in Japan also observed that community social networks might promote participation in social activities, which in turn, might support the adaptation to a healthier diet, particularly for the elderly living alone [ 42 ].…”

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Neighbourhood Socioeconomic Processes and Dynamics and Healthy Ageing: A Scoping Review

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Paciência

Ribeiro

2022

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Elderly citizens are concentrated in urban areas and are particularly affected by the immediate residential environment. Cities are unequal and segregated places, where there is an intensification of urban change processes such as gentrification and displacement. We aimed to understand how neighbourhood socioeconomic processes and dynamics influence older people’s health. Three bibliographic databases—PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus—were used to identify evidence of the influence of neighbourhood socioeconomic deprivation, socio-spatial segregation, urban renewal, and gentrification on healthy ageing. We followed the method of Arksey and O’Malley, Levac and colleagues, the Joanna Briggs Institute, and the PRISMA-ScR. The included studies (n = 122) were published between 2001 and 2021. Most evaluated neighbourhood deprivation (n = 114), followed by gentrification (n = 5), segregation (n = 2), and urban renewal (n = 1). Overall, older people living in deprived neighbourhoods had worse healthy ageing outcomes than their counterparts living in more advantaged neighbourhoods. Older adults pointed out more negative comments than positive ones for gentrification and urban renewal. As to segregation, the direction of the association was not entirely clear. In conclusion, the literature has not extensively analysed the effects of segregation, gentrification, and urban renewal on healthy ageing, and more quantitative and longitudinal studies should be conducted to draw better inferences.

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Community social networks, individual social participation and dietary behavior among older Japanese adults: Examining mediation using nonlinear structural equation models for three-wave longitudinal data

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References 37 publications

Impact of the Changes in the Frequency of Social Participation on All-Cause Mortality in Japanese Older Adults: A Nationwide Longitudinal Study

Impact of the Changes in the Frequency of Social Participation on All-Cause Mortality in Japanese Older Adults: A Nationwide Longitudinal Study

Social Network Moderates the Association between Frequency of Social Participation and Physical Function among Community-dwelling Older Adults

Neighbourhood Socioeconomic Processes and Dynamics and Healthy Ageing: A Scoping Review

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