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View article: Number of pain points and multisite pain in people 80 years and older in Thailand
Number of pain points and multisite pain in people 80 years and older in Thailand Open
Introduction/Objectives: The factors influencing the number of pain sites (NPS) and multisite pain (MSP) in adults 80 years and older have not been thoroughly examined in many research. The purpose of this study was to estimate these drive…
View article: Laughing and psychosocial outcomes: findings based on a large sample of the German general adult population
Laughing and psychosocial outcomes: findings based on a large sample of the German general adult population Open
Aim Our aim was to comprehensively examine the association of laughing (frequency and occasions) with psychosocial outcomes (i.e., depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, loneliness, perceived social isolation, social withdrawal, life satis…
View article: Structural equation modeling of associated factors and regional variations in major depressive disorders and generalized anxiety disorders among reproductive-age Bangladeshi women: a nationally representative study
Structural equation modeling of associated factors and regional variations in major depressive disorders and generalized anxiety disorders among reproductive-age Bangladeshi women: a nationally representative study Open
Path analysis highlighted a multidimensional approach to understanding psychological distress. Sociodemographic, resource factors, and negative life events as determinants collectively serve as associated factors of psychological distress …
View article: Determinants of life satisfaction and depressive symptoms among older adults living alone: longitudinal national evidence from Thailand, 2015–2022
Determinants of life satisfaction and depressive symptoms among older adults living alone: longitudinal national evidence from Thailand, 2015–2022 Open
Overall, this study among older adults living alone showed that advantages and disadvantages in socioeconomic situation, health, and health behaviour were the determinants of life satisfaction and depressive symptoms, respectively. Efforts…
View article: Marital dissatisfaction and adverse health and psychosocial outcomes among community-dwelling persons 45 years and older in Thailand
Marital dissatisfaction and adverse health and psychosocial outcomes among community-dwelling persons 45 years and older in Thailand Open
Our knowledge of the connection between marital discontent and negative health outcomes-four markers of physical and mental health, including mortality-is improved by this longitudinal study. Measures of marriage happiness and the health a…
View article: Parental loss of a child and psychosocial outcomes among middle-aged and older adults: Longitudinal national evidence from Thailand, 2015–2022
Parental loss of a child and psychosocial outcomes among middle-aged and older adults: Longitudinal national evidence from Thailand, 2015–2022 Open
Parental loss of children were associated (with small effect sizes) with depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older adults and reduced subjective life expectancy among middle-aged adults in Thailand, showing its unique contributions (…
View article: Laughing During Conversations, But Not in Response to Digital Media, Is Associated With Less Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Social Withdrawal: A Cross‐Sectional Study of German Adults in 2023
Laughing During Conversations, But Not in Response to Digital Media, Is Associated With Less Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Social Withdrawal: A Cross‐Sectional Study of German Adults in 2023 Open
Background and Aims Due to the limited knowledge in this study area, we aimed to investigate the association of frequency of laughter with loneliness, social isolation (perceived and objective social isolation), and social withdrawal. Meth…
View article: Association of hugs with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation: findings based on data from the general adult population in Germany
Association of hugs with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation: findings based on data from the general adult population in Germany Open
Aim To investigate the association between the frequency of hugs and probable depression, probable anxiety, and suicidal ideation in the German adult population. Subject and methods Cross-sectional data were used from the German general ad…
View article: Association of climate anger with loneliness and social isolation among the general adult population in Germany
Association of climate anger with loneliness and social isolation among the general adult population in Germany Open
Aim Our aim was to investigate the association of climate anger with loneliness and perceived social isolation. Subject and methods We used data from the general adult population in Germany ranging from 18 to 74 years. Data were collected …
View article: Longitudinal Associations between Living Alone and Mental Health and Mortality in Ageing Adults in South Africa
Longitudinal Associations between Living Alone and Mental Health and Mortality in Ageing Adults in South Africa Open
The aim of this study was to assess the longitudinal associations between living alone and eight mental health indicators and mortality in ageing adults from 2015 to 2022 in rural South Africa. The analysis utilized data from the South Afr…
View article: Translation and validation of the artificial intelligence anxiety scale in German
Translation and validation of the artificial intelligence anxiety scale in German Open
Aim Artificial intelligence anxiety refers to fear due to challenges caused by AI-related changes in one’s own life. As the first study, our aim was to translate and validate the German version of the Artificial Intelligence Anxiety Scale …
View article: Artificial animals, real bonds? Association of animatronic pet ownership and psychosocial outcomes in the German general adult population
Artificial animals, real bonds? Association of animatronic pet ownership and psychosocial outcomes in the German general adult population Open
Aim To investigate the association between having animatronic pets and psychosocial outcomes in Germany. Subject and methods Data were collected from a quota-based sample reflecting the adult population of Germany (aged 18–74 years; total …
View article: How Is One's Own and (Ex‐)Partner's Professional Prestige Associated With Loneliness and Isolation? Findings Based on Cross‐Sectional Data From Middle‐Aged and Older Adults Living in Germany in 2022/2023
How Is One's Own and (Ex‐)Partner's Professional Prestige Associated With Loneliness and Isolation? Findings Based on Cross‐Sectional Data From Middle‐Aged and Older Adults Living in Germany in 2022/2023 Open
Background and Aims Thus far, very little is known about the association between occupational prestige and loneliness. Thus, our aim was to investigate how (1) one's own professional prestige, (2) the professional prestige of one's partner…
View article: Correlates of annual health check-up among community-dwelling persons 60 years and older: Longitudinal national evidence from the health, aging, and retirement in Thailand study, 2015–2022
Correlates of annual health check-up among community-dwelling persons 60 years and older: Longitudinal national evidence from the health, aging, and retirement in Thailand study, 2015–2022 Open
Our knowledge of the factors influencing AHC use in people 60 and older is improved by this longitudinal study. Strategies to increase physical activity, smoking cessation, and social engagement, as well as delay or decrease chronic condit…
View article: Loneliness and isolation: Are they associated with the wish for an earlier end of life?
Loneliness and isolation: Are they associated with the wish for an earlier end of life? Open
Aim To examine the association of loneliness and social isolation with the desired age at death among middle‐aged and older adults in Germany. Methods Data were taken from the German Aging Survey (wave 8: nationally representative sample o…
View article: Association of using AI tools for personal conversation with social disconnectedness outcomes
Association of using AI tools for personal conversation with social disconnectedness outcomes Open
Aim To examine the association of using AI tools exclusively for personal conversation with loneliness and perceived social isolation and social withdrawal. Subjects and methods We used data from a quota-based online sample consisting of 3…
View article: Undiagnosed depressive and anxiety disorders in a nationally representative sample of Bangladeshi and Nepali women: prevalence and associated factors
Undiagnosed depressive and anxiety disorders in a nationally representative sample of Bangladeshi and Nepali women: prevalence and associated factors Open
Nearly half of the women in Bangladesh and three in five women in Nepal had undiagnosed DAD. Targeted interventions addressing these factors are needed to improve mental health screening and access to care for women in Bangladesh and Nepal.
View article: Determinants of loneliness among older adults: A systematic review based on recent longitudinal studies
Determinants of loneliness among older adults: A systematic review based on recent longitudinal studies Open
Our systematic review identified some risk factors of loneliness among older adults, including spousal loss, unfavorable mental health, absence of meaning in life, poor self-rated health, and sensory impairment. Furthermore, volunteering m…
View article: The Mediating Role of Major Depressive Symptoms on Academic Stress and Suicidal Ideation among School-going Adolescents in Manipur, India
The Mediating Role of Major Depressive Symptoms on Academic Stress and Suicidal Ideation among School-going Adolescents in Manipur, India Open
Background: Suicide is a major public health concern in India, with rising rates among adolescents. School-going adolescents are particularly vulnerable due to academic pressure and related mental health issues, especially depression. Obje…
View article: Factors Associated with Weight Loss in a National Longitudinal Study among Community-Dwelling Individuals 45 Years and Older in Thailand in 2015-2022
Factors Associated with Weight Loss in a National Longitudinal Study among Community-Dwelling Individuals 45 Years and Older in Thailand in 2015-2022 Open
Introduction: : Only a small number of research has evaluated the determinants of weight loss among ageing adults in poorly resourced countries. Thus, using longitudinal and nationally representative community-dwelling data from 2015 to 20…
View article: Association of professional environment with loneliness and perceived social isolation among individuals in their second half of life
Association of professional environment with loneliness and perceived social isolation among individuals in their second half of life Open
Background Little attention has been paid to the association of job-related factors with loneliness and perceived social isolation. More specifically, studies are missing examining how professional environment is associated with loneliness…
View article: Epic adventures and emotional journeys: How participation in comic conventions and live action role plays is associated with psychosocial outcomes
Epic adventures and emotional journeys: How participation in comic conventions and live action role plays is associated with psychosocial outcomes Open
Aim Our aim was to examine the association of visiting comic conventions (including cosplay) and attending live-action role-playing games (LARPs) with psychosocial outcomes (in terms of mental health, subjective well-being, and social disc…
View article: Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depressive Symptoms and Major Depressive Disorder Among the Oldest‐Old in India
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depressive Symptoms and Major Depressive Disorder Among the Oldest‐Old in India Open
Objectives Few studies have assessed the prevalence and correlates of major depressive disorder (MDD) and depressive symptoms among the oldest‐old (≥ 80 years) in low‐ and middle‐income countries. Using national data from India, the study'…
View article: Prevalence, drug education, and other associated factors of current illicit drug use among a nationally representative sample of school-aged adolescents in the Philippines in 2019
Prevalence, drug education, and other associated factors of current illicit drug use among a nationally representative sample of school-aged adolescents in the Philippines in 2019 Open
Background The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence, drug education, and associated individual level, family and peer level, school level and community/macro level risk/protective factors of current illicit drug use among in-schoo…
View article: Translation and validation of the German version of the Pet-Related Stress Scale
Translation and validation of the German version of the Pet-Related Stress Scale Open
Background Pet-related stress refers to the stress of living with a pet. The aim of this study was to translate and validate the German version of the Pet-Related Stress Scale (PRSS-G). Moreover, reference values were determined. Methods D…