THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL SUPPORT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ELDER MISTREATMENT AND HEALTH IN OLDER CHINESE IMMIGRANTS
2024
Social Support and Elder Mistreatment in Older Chinese Immigrants
Sample size: 2835
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kwon Soonhyung, Da Wendi, Tang Fengyan, Jiang Yanping
Primary Institution: University of South Florida
Hypothesis
Does social support from friends moderate the relationship between elder mistreatment and self-rated health among older Chinese immigrants?
Conclusion
Social support from friends significantly reduces the negative impact of elder mistreatment on self-rated health over time.
Supporting Evidence
- Social support from friends significantly moderated the adverse effects of elder mistreatment on self-rated health.
- Higher levels of social support from friends led to a smaller decline in self-rated health among older Chinese immigrants.
Takeaway
Having friends who support you can help older people feel better even if they are mistreated.
Methodology
The study used latent growth curve modeling (LGCM) to analyze data from five waves of the PINE study.
Participant Demographics
Older Chinese immigrants aged 60 years and older.
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