Understanding Mental Health in Older Mongolians

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Author Information

Author(s): Otgon Saranchuluun, Burnette Denise, Lkhamsuren Zuchi, Casati Fabio, Mukhtar Yerkyebulan, Myagmarjav Sugarmaa

Primary Institution: University of Trento

The study aims to assess levels and correlates of affect-balance in older adults in Mongolia.

The study found that fostering positive emotions is crucial for improving the quality of life and well-being of older Mongolians.

High levels of positive affect-balance were reported by both male and female participants.
Self-rated health, educational attainment, loneliness, and volunteering were significantly associated with affect-balance.
Volunteering contributed to high levels of positive emotions and low levels of negative emotions.

Older people in Mongolia feel happier when they are healthy, educated, and involved in volunteering.

Data were collected through an in-person survey with urban and rural adults aged 55 to 88.

Participants included urban and rural adults aged 55 to 88 years.

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