Depressive Symptoms Mediate the Longitudinal Association of Religiousness with Sleep Health Among Older Adults
2024
Religiousness and Sleep Health in Older Adults
Sample size: 2182
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Domingo Divine, Chen Tuo Yu, Mgabhi Philile, Lim Kian Lee
Primary Institution: Taipei Medical University
Hypothesis
Does religiousness influence sleep health among older adults through depressive symptoms?
Conclusion
Religiousness is linked to better sleep health in older adults by reducing depressive symptoms.
Supporting Evidence
- Religiousness is associated with better sleep health.
- Depressive symptoms significantly mediate the relationship between religiousness and sleep health.
- Higher scores on the SATED model indicate better sleep health.
Takeaway
Being religious can help older people sleep better because it makes them feel less sad.
Methodology
The study used data from the Taiwan Longitudinal Study on Aging and analyzed the mediating effects of depressive symptoms on the relationship between religiousness and sleep health.
Participant Demographics
Community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan.
Statistical Information
P-Value
B=.01, SE =.004, 95%CI=.0004-.02
Confidence Interval
95%CI=.0004-.02
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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