Financial strain, received support, anticipated support, and depressive symptoms in the People's Republic of China

Article Abstract:

A weaker relationship between financial difficulty and psychological distress is noted among older Chinese adults who believe that others will help them in the future. In contrast, there is a stronger association between financial difficulty and psychological distress among older adults who receive more financial support. These were concluded in an examination of the relationships among financial strain, informal received support, informal anticipated support amd psychological distress among older adults in China.

Personal finance, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Chinese, Chinese (Asian people)

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Stressors in highly valued roles, religious coping, and mortality

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to determine the interrelationships between stress, mortality and religion since it was believed that religion played a significant role in assisting individuals to cope with adversities. It was hypothesized that the concept of meaning has an impact on the stressors emanating from highly regarded roles and mortality. Results indicated that religion is beneficial in aiding older people deal with stress. Also, roles that were highly regarded by older adults contributed to their meaning of life.

Mortality, Psychology, Religious, Psychology and religion

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Exploring age differences in the stress-buffering function of social support

Article Abstract:

The study was conducted to see if there were age differences in the relationship between chronic financial strain, emotional strain, and life satisfaction among people aged 65 and older. The findings suggest that emotional support from family and friends will help older people cope more effectively with the deleterious effects of financial strain.

Mentally disabled persons

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