The Relationship between Social Participation and Subjective Well-Being among Older People in the Chinese Culture Context: The Mediating Effect of Reciprocity Beliefs

He, Xinhua; Shek, Daniel T. L.; Du, Wenbin; Pan, Yangu; Yin, Ma

doi:10.3390/ijerph192316367

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“…Older persons' social participation can, to some extent, provide economic and emotional exchanges with families, as well as foster peace and wellbeing in intergenerational relationships ( 70 ). Social participation is a significant contributor to older persons' mental health ( 71 , 72 ), and it can effectively limit geriatric social isolation while also increasing geriatric social cohesion ( 72 ).…”

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A study on the impact of health shocks on subjective wellbeing of middle-aged people and older adults—Evidence from China

Xu,

Gu,

Jia

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionThe health issues that afflict middle-aged people and older individuals are a significant factor that affects their quality of life. It is crucial to investigate the impact of health shocks on the subjective wellbeing of this demographic and the mechanisms that underlie this impact to promote healthy aging.MethodsThis study utilized data from the China Family Panel Study in 2018 and 2020 to analyze the effects of HSs and their categories on the subjective wellbeing of middle-aged people and older individuals using the propensity score matching difference-in-differences method. Additionally, the study explored the mediating role of social participation.ResultsThe findings indicate that health shocks, both chronic and acute, diminish the subjective wellbeing of middle-aged people and older adults. Furthermore, these shocks have a more significant negative effect on the subjective wellbeing of individuals aged 60 and above, women in the middle-aged and older demographic, individuals in rural areas who belong to the middle-aged and older age groups, and individuals possessing activities of daily living. The mechanism analysis revealed that health shocks, both chronic and acute, reduce the subjective wellbeing of middle-aged people and older individuals by disrupting partnerships.DiscussionLowering the possibility of health shocks, the government should build a strong health management system and improve the health insurance system to enable timely treatment for persons suffering from health shocks. Individuals and families should live healthy lives and engage in social activities to avoid health shocks and improve subjective wellbeing.

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A study on the impact of health shocks on subjective wellbeing of middle-aged people and older adults—Evidence from China

Xu,

Gu,

Jia

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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“…Cross-sectional and cohort studies have shown that tooth loss or having few teeth negatively impacts social participation [9][10][11]. Dietary and communication difficulties due to tooth loss reduce social participation and lead to frustration in self-esteem, thus reducing subjective well-being (SWB) [12][13]. A study in Japan reported an independent correlation between the number of teeth and SWB [14].…”

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Social participation, subjective well-being, and cognitive function as serial mediators between tooth loss and functional limitations in older Chinese adults.

Ma,

Liang,

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background Although tooth loss appears to be related to functional limitations, the mechanisms that underpin this relationship are unknown. We sought to address this knowledge gap by examining a multiple mediation hypothesis whereby tooth loss is predicted to indirectly affect functional limitations through social participation, subjective well-being, and cognitive function. Methods This study included 7,629 Chinese adults from the 2017/2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey wave. The serial mediation effects were examined using Model 6 in the Hayes’ PROCESS macro for SPSS. Results Tooth loss was significantly related to functional limitations. There was a direct (β = − 0.0308; 95% CI, − 0.0131 to − 0.0036) and indirect (β = − 0.0068; 95% CI, − 0.0096 to − 0.0041) association between tooth loss and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) limitations, but only an indirect correlation with activities of daily living (ADL) limitations (β = − 0.0188; 95% CI, − 0.0259 to − 0.0121). Social participation, subjective well-being, and cognitive function serially mediated the relationship between tooth loss and ADL/IADL limitations. Conclusion The association between tooth loss and functional limitations is serially mediated by social participation, subjective well-being, and cognitive function. Our findings underscore the necessity of considering psychological and social factors as integrated healthcare approaches for the functional health of older adults.

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“…Collectivism, a unique cultural context in Chinese society, values connections with others and social relationships. In this context, social relationships, such as family and friend-focused network types, highly affect Chinese people’s life satisfaction, especially that of older people, who are deeply influenced by the Chinese traditional culture [60, 61].…”

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The mediating role of social network between social trust and life satisfaction of older people: A structural equation model analysis approach

He,

Yang,

et al. 2024

Preprint

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BackgroundAlthough studies have demonstrated the relationship between the social trust and life satisfaction of older people, but existing studies have rarely considered the fewer studies have investigated social network as a mediating variable between social trust and life satisfaction.MethodsIn this study, 297 participants (age: ≥60 years) in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, completed a questionnaire of social trust, social network, and life satisfaction. Structural equation model analysis and bootstrap methods were used to prove the mediating effect of social network.ResultsSocial trust was positively related to life satisfaction (B=0.410; p <0.01) and social network (B=0.472; p <0.01), social network was positively related to life satisfaction (B=0.433; p <0.01). and social network played an intermediary role in the relationship between social trust and life satisfaction (indirect effects = 0.321, bootstrap 95% CI = [0.051, 0.968]).ConclusionThese findings suggest the importance of social trust for life satisfaction, with social network acting as a positive mediator, particularly in China. In conclusion, this study exploring the mediating effect of social network provides knowledge essential for ensuring a happy old age. The study results can help advance psychological research on life satisfaction of older people and suggest new intervention strategies in this field. We encourage increasing the expansion of social networks through various means to enhance the impact of social trust on life satisfaction of older people.

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The Relationship between Social Participation and Subjective Well-Being among Older People in the Chinese Culture Context: The Mediating Effect of Reciprocity Beliefs

Cited by 8 publications

References 84 publications

A study on the impact of health shocks on subjective wellbeing of middle-aged people and older adults—Evidence from China

A study on the impact of health shocks on subjective wellbeing of middle-aged people and older adults—Evidence from China

Social participation, subjective well-being, and cognitive function as serial mediators between tooth loss and functional limitations in older Chinese adults.

The mediating role of social network between social trust and life satisfaction of older people: A structural equation model analysis approach

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