The Relationship Between Work and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults: The Moderating Effect of Income, Subjective Socioeconomic Status, and Social Participation.
Eun-Jung Shim, Eun Jung Yang, Seung Bin Cho, Paola Zaninotto, Andrew Steptoe
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Abstract
Objectives: We examined the moderating effects of household income, subjective socioeconomic status (SES), social contact, and social engagement on the work-depressive symptoms relationship.
Methods: We analyzed data from 5,216 adults aged 60 and older from six waves (2008-2018) of the Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing (KLoSA).
Results: Two-level mixed-effects models showed that within-individual variation in work status was negatively associated with depressive symptoms. The relationship between work and depressive symptoms was stronger for older adults with low household income than for those with the average household income and was not significant for those with high household income. Moreover, the work-depressive symptoms relationship was stronger among older adults with low levels of subjective SES and social engagement and fewer social contacts compared with those with average or high levels of subjective SES and social engagement and more social contacts.
Conclusions: The greater impact of work on depressive symptoms in older adults with limited financial and social resources highlights the importance of addressing these deficits to improve mental health.
Clinical implications: Clinicians should consider that the effect of work on depression varies depending on income, subjective SES, and social participation. Addressing financial hardship and promoting social participation are important for preventing depression in older adults.
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Clinical Gerontologist presents original research, reviews, and clinical comments relevant to the needs of behavioral health professionals and all practitioners who work with older adults. Published in cooperation with Psychologists in Long Term Care, the journal is designed for psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors (family, pastoral, and vocational), and other health professionals who address behavioral health concerns found in later life, including:
-adjustments to changing roles-
issues related to diversity and aging-
family caregiving-
spirituality-
cognitive and psychosocial assessment-
depression, anxiety, and PTSD-
Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders-
long term care-
behavioral medicine in aging-
rehabilitation and education for older adults.
Each issue provides insightful articles on current topics. Submissions are peer reviewed by content experts and selected for both scholarship and relevance to the practitioner to ensure that the articles are among the best in the field. Authors report original research and conceptual reviews. A unique column in Clinical Gerontologist is “Clinical Comments." This section features brief observations and specific suggestions from practitioners which avoid elaborate research designs or long reference lists. This section is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the valuable clinical work of your peers in a short, concise format.
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