Hearing Loss and Spouse’s Mental Health with Gender Differences
2024
Hearing Loss and Spouse’s Mental Health with Gender Differences
Sample size: 1069
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Jeon Jaemin, Lee Kyuho
Primary Institution: Daegu University
Hypothesis
The study investigates how individuals’ auditory acuity influences depressive symptoms in their spouses, mediated by spousal support.
Conclusion
Husbands' better hearing is linked to fewer depressive symptoms in their wives, with spousal support playing a key role.
Supporting Evidence
- Husbands' superior auditory acuity was linked to reduced depressive symptoms in their wives.
- Spousal support mediated the relationship between husbands' hearing and wives' mental health.
Takeaway
If a husband hears better, his wife might feel less sad, and helping each other is important.
Methodology
Path analyses were conducted using three-wave dyadic data from the Health and Retirement Study.
Limitations
The study may not account for all factors influencing mental health in spouses.
Participant Demographics
Older adult couples.
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