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Intergeneration social support affects the subjective well-being of the elderly

Mediator roles of self-esteem and loneliness

Bibliographic Data

ID4228937
AuthorsQian Tian (0000-0003-2702-2413, Southwest University), Tian Qian (0000-0001-8811-4499, corresponding author)
Year2016
Volume21
Issue6
Pages1137-1144
Publication date2016-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105314547245
PMID25205776
OpenAlexW1997516053
LanguageEN
Citations received50
References cited48

The mental health of the elderly is an important issue in the area of health psychology. This study investigated the effect of intergeneration social support on the subjective well-being of 429 elderly participants. Results suggested that intergeneration social support, self-esteem, and loneliness were significantly correlated to subjective well-being. Structural equation modeling indicated that self-esteem and loneliness partially mediated the effect of intergeneration social support on subjective well-being. These findings provided insights into the effect of intergeneration social support on the subjective well-being of the elderly

Developmental psychology · Loneliness · Mental health · Psychotherapist · Self-esteem · Social support · Structural equation modeling · Aging and Gerontology Research · Health disparities and outcomes · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Clinical Psychology · Social Psychology

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