Randomized trial shows depression is linked to locus of control in older adults, highlighting intolerance of uncertainty's role.
Key Points
This research aims to explore how locus of control influences depression in older adults, focusing on the mediating role of intolerance of uncertainty.
Measured locus of control, depression symptoms, and intolerance of uncertainty among 367 older adults.
Conducted in three nursing home facilities in Beijing and Xi'an, China.
Women exhibited significantly higher depression levels compared to men.
External locus of control significantly predicted depression symptoms in older adults.
Intolerance of uncertainty partially mediated the relationship between locus of control and depression.