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Functional disability and psychological well-being in later life
— does source of support matter? | | Author(s) | Shiau-Fang Chao |
| Journal title | Aging & Mental Health, vol 16, no 1-2, January-March 2012 |
| Pages | pp 236-244 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Physical disabilities ; Well being ; Life satisfaction ; Depression ; Social contacts ; Family care ; Taiwan ; Longitudinal surveys. |
| Annotation | This study explored the buffering effects of instrumental and emotional support from different sources against the impact of increasing functional disability on depression and life satisfaction. Random effects modelling was utilised with data from a nationwide longitudinal study in Taiwan. A total of 6722 observations from 2856 older adults over a seven-year period served as subjects of the study. The results suggested that instrumental support from family members and formal organisations as well as emotional support from families, friends and formal organisations was significantly associated with better psychological well-being among older persons in Taiwan. In addition, receiving instrumental support from family members and formal organisations can moderate the linkage between increasing functional disability and depression. The results emphasise the importance of encouraging a partnership between natural helpers and health care professionals. A good integration between formal and informal networks could more effectively meet the needs of frail older adults and their families. This study also calls for more attention to the cultural competence of health care policy and service delivery. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-120820013 A |
| Classmark | BN: D:F:5HH: F:5HH: ENR: TOA: P6:SJ: 7DP: 3J |
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