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June 28, 2026Journal of Population Ageing0 citationsOpen Access

Factors Linked to Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults: Cognitive Impairment, Sleepiness, Loneliness, and Stress

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MPMaría Antonia Parra-RizoICIgor CigarroaMPMaría Camila Parra-Ortiz

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Overview

Cross-sectional study examines factors influencing depressive symptoms in older adults, suggesting key psychosocial influences.

Key Points

  • This research investigates the relationship between depressive symptoms and various physical and psychological factors in older adults.
  • Cross-sectional design involving 495 older adults aged 65-100 years.
  • Utilization of various scales: VAS, ESS, COS, GDS, PSS, and RULS.
  • Statistical analysis to determine associations between depressive symptoms and numerous variables.
  • Stress and loneliness had the strongest associations with depressive symptoms.
  • Cognitive status and sleepiness also linked to increased depression rates.
  • Residence in a residential care home and pain perception were significantly associated with depressive symptoms.

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Parra-Rizo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40b9c461bb0a67205c5ddchttps://doi.org/10.1007/s12062-026-09554-8
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