Li Wenjia, Zhang Xinni, Gao Han, Tang Qinghe
College of Communication and Art Design, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China.
Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Front Public Health. 2024 Nov 29;12:1479359. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1479359. eCollection 2024.
Older adults benefit from social connections as it aids in their adjustment to the physical and psychological changes that come with aging, thereby improving their health, well-being, and overall quality of life.
This study utilizes data from the 2020 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) to investigate the influence of Socio-economic Status (SES) on the social activity levels of older persons and the disparities observed among demographic groups, employing the Heckman two-stage analysis and heterogeneity analysis.
The results indicate that SES has a significant positive impact on the social engagement of older adults, and this effect varies across different older groups, with women, married individuals living with a spouse, urban residents, those aged 70-79, and individuals with average health conditions.
To effectively address the social needs of older adults, it is essential to prioritize integrating cohesive structural methods that improve social connections. Establishing solid and sustainable social support mechanisms and meeting the social needs of older adults across various SES and demographic groups are crucial in promoting active and healthy aging.
老年人从社交联系中受益，因为这有助于他们适应衰老带来的身体和心理变化，从而改善他们的健康、幸福感和整体生活质量。
本研究利用2020年中国健康与养老追踪调查（CHARLS）的数据，采用赫克曼两阶段分析和异质性分析，调查社会经济地位（SES）对老年人社交活动水平的影响以及不同人口群体之间存在的差异。
结果表明，SES对老年人的社会参与有显著的积极影响，并且这种影响在不同老年群体中有所不同，包括女性、与配偶同住的已婚者、城市居民、70-79岁的人群以及健康状况一般的人群。
为了有效满足老年人的社会需求，必须优先整合有助于改善社交联系的有凝聚力的结构性方法。建立稳固且可持续的社会支持机制，并满足不同SES和人口群体中老年人的社会需求，对于促进积极健康的老龄化至关重要。
