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The study aims to explore how aging attitudes influence the relationship between depression and loneliness over time.

February 2, 2026Clinical Gerontologist1 citations

The Moderating Effect of Aging Attitudes on the Cross-Lagged Relationship Between Depression and Loneliness: A RI-CLPM Study

RSRuike ShengBeijing Normal University XWXingzhe WuThe People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region TWTianyi WuBeijing Normal University

Key Points

The study aims to explore how aging attitudes influence the relationship between depression and loneliness over time.
Utilized a cross-lagged panel model (RI-CLPM) to analyze relationships between variables.
Assessed aging attitudes to categorize participants into positive and negative groups.
Examined the interplay between loneliness and depression in these groups over multiple time points.
Positive aging attitudes are linked with different patterns of loneliness and depression compared to negative ones.
Interventions may need to be adjusted based on an individual's perception of aging to be effective.

Abstract

Clinicians should assess aging attitudes to tailor interventions, treating loneliness and depression as coupled symptoms in those with positive views, while using targeted strategies for those with negative attitudes.

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