Chinese and non-Hispanic White differences in social activity, social support and mental health among community-dwelling older adults in Massachusetts, USA
To compare social activity and support between Chinese and non-Hispanic White older adults, and their impact on mental health.
Compared levels of social activity between Chinese and non-Hispanic White participants.
Assessed social support using standardized measures.
Evaluated mental health outcomes in relation to social activity and support.
Chinese participants reported significantly lower social activity than non-Hispanic Whites.
Lower social support was also observed in Chinese older adults.
Improving social activity and support in Chinese may lead to better mental health outcomes.
Resumen
Chinese participants had less social activity and support than NHW. Increasing social activity or social support in Chinese could help improve mental health outcomes.
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