Abstract
This study examined the predictive effects of attitude toward aging on mental health of aging Chinese. Data were obtained from community surveys utilizing mixed sampling methods of 4,240 elderly Chinese 55 years or older in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Canada, and the United States. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used, with sociodemographic variables entered first, followed by the health variables, and then attitude toward aging. The effect of attitude toward aging on mental health was stronger than most other predictive factors. Social workers should focus on creating social/community environments that build a positive attitude toward aging.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 243-259 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Social Work in Health Care |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 28 Dec 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Attitude toward aging
- Canada
- China
- Chinese
- Hong Kong
- Mental health
- Social determinants of mental health
- Taiwan
- USA
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Community and Home Care
- Psychiatry and Mental health
