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September 10, 2025

It Is the Spouse, Not the Children, That Influences Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults: Evidence From CHARLS.

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This analysis demonstrates that living with a spouse lowers depressive symptoms in older adults, suggesting the importance of social ties.

Living with a spouse is associated with lower odds of depressive symptoms in older adults, contrasting with living alone.
Using CHARLS data from 6527 individuals aged 60 and older, results showed significant differences in depressive symptoms based on living arrangements.
Multivariate logistic regression assessed how living arrangements relate to depressive symptoms, revealing a strong influence from marital status.
Older adults living alone or with children without a spouse face greater risks of depressive symptoms, highlighting the need for support.

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This analysis demonstrates that living with a spouse lowers depressive symptoms in older adults, suggesting the importance of social ties.