Association Between Social Support and Depression Help-Seeking Behaviors Among U.S. Chinese Older Adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12798305 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Xiaochuan Wang (0000-0001-8207-0042, University of Central Florida, corresponding author), Stephanie Bergren (0000-0001-9625-5996, Rutgers University, Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, New Brunswick, NJ, USA), Xinqi Dong (0000-0002-5680-7319, Rutgers University, Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, New Brunswick, NJ, USA) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Pages | 83-93 |
| Publication date | 2022-06-12 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Aging and Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1552-6887 • E-ISSN: 0898-2643 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/08982643221106870 |
| PMID | 35694797 |
| OpenAlex | W4281805364 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 63 |
Objectives: Depression has become one major mental health concern among Asian older adults. Yet, less is known about the role of social support on depression help-seeking among this population. This study examined the association between positive (i.e., open up to, rely on) and negative (i.e., too many demands, criticism) social support and depression help-seeking among U.S. Chinese older adults. Methods: Data were derived from the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago (PINE). Study sample consisted of 994 U.S. Chinese older adults with depressive symptoms. Results: Stepwise logistic regression results indicated that greater positive social support was associated with increased likelihood of both formal and informal help-seeking behaviors, whereas negative support was not a significant predictor. Discussion: Findings highlight the key role of positive social support in influencing U.S. Chinese older adults' depression help-seeking behaviors. Tailored strategies are recommended to better meet the mental health needs of this vulnerable population
Association (psychology · China · Chinese people · Depression (economics · Environmental health · Help-seeking · Logistic regression · Mental health · Population · Psychiatry · Social support · Clinical Psychology · Health disparities and outcomes · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 3 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |