Retirement trajectories and their impact on depression among older Adults in China

Key Points

• Depression levels are significantly affected by retirement trajectories in older adults, showing variations across different paths to retirement.
• Older adults who engage socially after retirement report lower depression scores compared to those who remain isolated.
• Analysis of retirement patterns and their correlation with mental health outcomes was conducted among older adults in China, over a span of five years.
• Understanding these trajectories may enable targeted interventions to improve mental health in aging populations.