Analysis of the Relationship between Mental Health and Social Support Systems in Old Age
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https://doi.org/10.54097/ajmss.v4i3.12391Keywords:
Elderly Mental Health, Social Support System, Family Support, Companion Support, Community Support, Relationship AnalysisAbstract
This study selected 200 elderly people in province A to understand how the social support system affects the mental health of the elderly. Data were collected using scales and in-depth interviews and analyzed using SPSS and AMOS. The results showed that social support, especially from family and friends, had a significant positive impact on the mental health of the elderly. Relatively contrast, the impact of community support is limited. These findings have important practical and theoretical significance in the Chinese cultural context, and provide a direction to further improve the mental health of the elderly.
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