Structural and functional social network attributes moderate the association of self-rated health with mental health in midlife and older adults

Windsor, Tim D.; Rioseco, Pilar; Fiori, Katherine L.; Curtis, Rachel; Booth, Heather

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“…Here SRH was a predictor of MH and vice versa as shown by the OLS estimations. We confirm previous studies showing that MH and others aspects of well-being, such as happiness, enjoyment and optimism, were positively related to SRH and physical health and negatively related to disease and mortality [35,46,49,50]. Furthermore, as shown in our SEM models, better MH mediated the SES-SRH association, whereas SRH mediated the SES-MH link.…”

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“…These factors, along with the frequency of meeting with friends, also predicted improvement of SRH over time. Windsor et al [35] employed four measures of social network structure relating to connection with family and friends (number, frequency of meeting, and duration of contact when meeting) along with participation in organized group activities. They also measured the social network quality by frequency of positive exchanges (expressions of care and interest) and negative exchanges (demands, criticisms, and arguments/tensions) in the domains of family and friend relationships.…”

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“…Since several researchers have demonstrated the direct positive effect of SRH and other objective health measures on MH [35,46,49,50], our third aim was to assess the contribution of MH on SES-SRH and the role of SRH on SES-MH. We hypothesize that MH mediates the SES-SRH link and that SRH mediates the SES-MH link.…”

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Socio-economic status, self-rated health and mental health: the mediation effect of social participation on early-late midlife and older adults

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Background: Socioeconomic status (SES) is a major determinant of diverse health outcomes, among these are selfrated-health and mental health. Yet the mechanisms underlying the SES-health relation are not fully explored. Socioeconomic inequalities in health and mental health may form along several pathways. One is social participation which is linked to better self-rated-health and mental health. We examined (1) whether various social participation practices, including the usage of information and communication technology, relate to a unidimensional or multidimensional phenomenon (2) the relationship among SES, social participation, self-rated-health and mental health; (3) whether social participation and mental health mediates the association between SES and self-rated-health; (4) whether social participation and self-rated-health mediates the links between SES and mental health. Method: Cross-sectional data for individuals aged 35 and older were taken from the Israeli Social Survey for 2016 (N = 4848). Social participation practices included connection with family and friends, self-perceived-support, self-perceived trust, volunteering, civic and political involvement, and information and communication technology usage. An exploratory factor analysis was conducted for all social participation practices. We then constructed structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to explore paths of relations among SES, social participation, self-rated-health and mental health. Results: We found disparities in self-rated health and mental health across SES. Social participation practice, 'frequency of meeting with friends', mediated the links between SES-self-rated health and SES-mental health. Formal social participation practices along with internet usage mediated the SES-self-rated health link. Informal social participation practices and self-perceived trust mediated the SES-mental health link. Mental health mediated the SESself-rated health link and self-rated health mediated the SES-mental health link. Conclusion: The links between SES and the two health constructs were enhanced by common and distinct social participation practices. Enhancement of social participation practices among low SES individuals is recommended. Social participation should be a prominent aspect of preventive medicine practice and health promotion interventions. Policy makers are called to support such programs as an important way to promote public health.

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“…It is necessary to take into consideration physical experiences, skills, physical condition, and possible health restrictions. Regular physical activities reduce the risk of cardio-vascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer of large intestine etc (Windsor et. al., 2015., Mora et.…”

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Physical environments in which older people live reflect the diversity of experience. This means that older peoples quality of life, and thus their health, can depend on the appropriateness of their home environment and the conditions in which they live. In our paper, we attempt to explore the association(s) between the parameters of functional fitness and the accommodation conditions among older residents living in eastern part of Slovak republic. The pooled data (n = 112) were extracted from older cohorts living in eastern part of Slovakia, research conducted in 2014. Readiness for participation in physical activity was assessed using PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness) questionnaire. Functional fitness by the means of SFT test (Senior Fitness Test) respectively. The association between latent variables, demographic factor, and functional fitness was determined by structural -equation modeling (SEM). The mean age for all participants was 64/65 years. A twominute step-test of cohorts living in social service homes mean value 29 ± 20.54 versus cohorts living at home 68.71 ± 34.36 steps. In agility/dynamic balance test 11.19 ± 10.47 versus 7.03 ± 2.65 seconds respectively. The SEM model showed that accommodation conditions was directly associated with functional fitness. A twominute step-test of cohorts living in social setting environment (P = 0.00002) versus living at home (P=0.00496). In agility/dynamic balance test (P = 0.00002) versus (P = 0.00001) respectively. That represents average and below average in the age group of 65 -69 years of cohorts living at home compare to risk of functional fitness loss of cohorts living in social service homes. Our research gives support to the hypothesis postulating significance of mutual correlation between the social context of senior citizen life (accommodation conditions and environment), on one hand, and functional fitness, on the other. . Does physical activity prevent cognitive decline and dementia? A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. BMC Public Health, 2014, 14, 510. Bonsdorff, B. M. (2009. Physical activity as a predictor of disability and social and health service use in older people. Jyväskylä University of Jyväskylä, 2009,101. ISBN 978-951-39-3674-7. Bonsdorff, B. M., Rantanen, T. (2011. Progression of functional limitation in relation to physical activity: a life course approach. Eur Rev Aging. Phys. Act., 2011, 8, 23-30. Broďáni, J., Spišiak, M., Paška, Ľ. (2015. The interaction of physical activity and quality of life of adolescents. . A (2014). The impact of exercise on the cognitive functioning of healthy older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Res. Rev, 2014, 16, 12-31.

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“…Diversos estudios han mostrado cómo la integración social y las relaciones sociales pueden lograr un efecto positivo sobre la salud física y mental (Windsor, Rioseco, Fiori, Curtis, & Booth, 2016). La red social, tanto presencial como virtual, puede constituir un factor de protección frente a la pérdida de funcionalidad propia del colectivo de personas mayores, al tiempo que tiene importantes beneficios de tipo psicológico y emocional (Coelho & Duarte, 2016;Myhre, Mehl, & Glisky, 2016).…”

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Papel de perfiles psicológicos, experiencias vitales, prácticas cotidianas y patrones de uso de internet sobre la calidad de vida de adultos y mayores = Role of psychological profiles, life experiences, daily practices and patterns of Internet use on the quality of life of adults and older adults

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Structural and functional social network attributes moderate the association of self-rated health with mental health in midlife and older adults

Abstract: The findings suggest that both quantity and quality of social relationships can play a role in buffering against the negative implications of physical health decline for mental health.

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Socio-economic status, self-rated health and mental health: the mediation effect of social participation on early-late midlife and older adults

Socio-economic status, self-rated health and mental health: the mediation effect of social participation on early-late midlife and older adults

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Papel de perfiles psicológicos, experiencias vitales, prácticas cotidianas y patrones de uso de internet sobre la calidad de vida de adultos y mayores = Role of psychological profiles, life experiences, daily practices and patterns of Internet use on the quality of life of adults and older adults

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