Abstract Objectives Lifelong learning and volunteering contribute to not only health well-being, but also social inclusion cohesion among older adults. However, less is known about whether lifelong promote each other. This study examined the reciprocal relationship between adults’ varied by purpose of learning. Methods Cross-lagged panel models were applied data on 2,608 adults, aged 60 years older, from 2 waves a national longitudinal Singapore. Results We found bidirectional volunteering....

The study proposes an integrative model of individual social capital and examines if trust, networks, resources are related across countries. Although trust were often referred to as or its essential components, the literature lacks empirical verification whether how they associated. Particularly, examining relationship by a specific measurement networks is imperative. should be identified considering influences country-level contingencies. applied multilevel within-between mixed regression...

<b><i>Objective:</i></b> Network typology studies have identified heterogeneous types of older adults’ social networks. However, little is known about stability and change in network over time. We investigate transitions among adults, aged 60 years older, factors associated with such transitions. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> used data on 1,305 participating 2 waves a national, longitudinal survey, conducted 2016–2017 2019, Singapore. Latent...

Objective This study examines distinct types of caregiving experience, each formed by varied combinations burden and benefits, their association with caregiver depressive symptoms quality life. Methods: We apply latent profile analysis multivariable regression to data on 278 caregivers participating in the Caregiving Transitions among Family Caregivers Elderly Singaporeans (TraCE) 2019–2020. Results: identify four experience types: (1) balanced (low moderate 40% caregivers), (2) satisfied...

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Loneliness in older persons with cognitive impairment (PCI) may beget loneliness their family caregivers, depending on buffering resources caregivers possess. This study examined the association between PCI and experienced by moderating role of caregiver mastery this association. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Dyadic data from 135 Singapore were analyzed using multivariable regression. was measured a three-item UCLA scale....

The success of falls prevention exercise intervention is dependent on adherence. This study investigated the trajectories adherence to an instructor-led, face-to-face, community group-based falls-prevention intervention, baseline factors associated with these trajectories, and impact post-intervention physical functioning. Qualitative interviews were also examined gather insights into participants' profiles. Attendance data from 144 older adults who participated in a 12-week used assess...

Little is known about whether and why social networks protect mental health among informal caregivers. This study examined the association between caregiver network types depressive symptoms mediatory mechanism of psychological resilience. Latent class analysis, applied to cross-sectional data on 278 Singaporean caregivers, identified four types: restricted (42%), friend (16%), family (21%), diverse (21%). Path analysis showed that type, compared was associated with a lower level symptoms,...

Objectives This study identified distinct social isolation profiles among caregivers, each formed by varied combinations of disconnectedness and loneliness, examined if how the were associated with caregiver burden. Methods Latent class analysis multivariable regression applied to data from 266 caregivers community-dwelling older Singaporeans cognitive impairment. Results Two identified: strongly connected, not lonely (86%), moderately (14%). Moderately connected tended perceive a higher...

We examine if reciprocal associations exist between formal and informal social engagement depression in older adults.We apply dynamic panel-data structural equation models accompanied with the maximum likelihood estimator (ML-SEM) to seven waves of data Korean Longitudinal Study Aging (KLoSA).Formal through various voluntary groups exerts both cross-lagged proximal effects lessening depressive symptoms. In contrast, familiar persons exhibits only association depression. Conversely, does not...

Little is known about whether and the extent children's marital dissolution deteriorates older parents' mental health. This study examines association of with health, gender intergenerational contact support moderate such an in South Korea, where family lives are strongly linked under Confucian collectivistic legacy.We apply fixed-effects models on 15,584 parent-child dyads nested 5,673 parents (45-97 years Wave 1) participating four waves Korean Longitudinal Study Aging (KLoSA), conducted...

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> This study examined distinct profiles of met and unmet care needs among community-dwelling older adults with cognitive impairment their association caregiver strain. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Latent class analysis multivariable regression were applied to data from 266 caregivers Singaporeans, aged 60 years above, impairment. Care evaluated by using the Camberwell Assessment Need for Elderly. Caregiver strain was...

This study aims to examine the relationship between types of interpersonal trust and health in East Asia. We doubt that generalized toward “most people” is a valid reliable measure thus employ specific measures in-group out-group test whether how each type associated with self-rated health. use data from 2012 Asian Social Survey administered China ( n = 5819), Japan 2335), South Korea 1396), Taiwan 2314) response rates 71%, 59%, 56%, 52%, respectively. Empirical produces three major...

Objectives Relatively little attention has been paid to the underlying processes and conditions leading loneliness among caregivers of older persons with cognitive impairment (PCI). Drawing upon caregiver stress-process model social relationship expectations framework, this study examined mediating role isolation moderating personal mastery in association between PCI memory behavioral problems loneliness. Methods Structural equation modeling was applied cross-sectional data from 266...

Introduction: The relationship between social engagement and handgrip strength has been underexplored. Further, no prior research examined a plausible reciprocal association them. Methods: study employed the seven waves of data (2006–2018) from Korean Longitudinal Study Aging (KLoSA) survey (7,927 respondents, mean age: 59 years old at wave 1 [71 7], women: 58%). It used ML-SEM, cross-lagged panel model with fixed effects fitted by structural equation modeling maximum likelihood estimation....

Research on family caregiving for older adults has largely focused primary caregivers. We identify task sharing patterns among multiple caregivers, including members and live-in hired workers. In addition, we investigate caregiver care-recipient characteristics associated with these patterns.

Objectives This study investigated the association between functional limitations and depressive symptoms among older adults in South Korea, focusing on gender differences moderating roles of relationship satisfaction with family, friends, neighbors. Methods Fixed-effect models were applied to five waves data from Korean Retirement Income Study, encompassing 19,180 observations. Results Increases associated higher levels symptoms, regardless gender. However, effects differed by gender: For...

Abstract Despite growing attention to social isolation and loneliness, there remains a gap in understanding how these factors intersect shaping comprehensive profiles among vulnerable older adults their mental health implications. Using various objective subjective indicators of isolation, this study aimed identify direct stress-buffering roles against depressive symptoms community-dwelling with low socioeconomic status. Data were collected from 881 aged 55 above the Chin Swee area Singapore...

Introduction: Identifying health conditions of persons with cognitive impairment (PCI) in the community and exploring their implications for caregiving experience are vital effective allocation healthcare resources. This study examined distinct PCI profiles among community-dwelling association burden benefits. Methods: Latent profile analysis multivariable regression were applied to dyadic data from 266 caregivers Singapore. Results: Three identified: less impaired (40% PCI), moderately...

Objectives: This study examined the association between met and unmet needs of older adults with cognitive impairment living in community unique types caregiving experience, each comprising different levels burden benefits. Methods: Latent class analysis multivariable regression were applied to data on 266 caregivers community-dwelling Singaporean adults, aged 60 years above, who participated a community-based dementia care 2018. Results: Three experience identified: satisfied (low high...

A greater number of studies have examined the impact social engagement on cognitive function rather than other way around, leaving their reciprocal association underexplored. Furthermore, formal and informal are not differentiated, although they may independent relationships with function. This study aims to identify (1) whether engagements effective in maintaining health (2) if has a bidirectional effect engagement. The applies dynamic panel data structural equation modeling maximum...

Abstract The expression of loneliness suggests perceived social isolation and the lack meaningful, rewarding desired connections. In this paper we seek to estimate whether among older adults is related subsequent changes in two attributes their networks, i.e. size frequency contact with network members. We use Panel on Health Ageing Singaporean Elderly, a nationally representative study aged 60 years older, conducted 2009 (N=4990) follow-up waves 2011 2015, measure terms relational...

Abstract It is well established that a strong social network an important factor for successful ageing, specifically promoting and maintaining psychological wellbeing at older ages. Strong networks are source of support especially time need, can also help adults remain connected, active, engaged in group activities. In this study, we seek to better understand the underlying pathways relationship between depressive symptoms, comparing extent which mediated by receipt material/monetary...