Journal article
Depressive Symptoms Among Aging Hispanic Americans: Longitudinal Effects of Positive Spousal Support and Previous Depressive Symptoms
Journal of aging and health, v 32(5-6), pp 481-490
01 Jun 2020
PMID: 30829098
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Abstract
Objective: We aimed to investigate the longitudinal effects of spousal support on aging Hispanic Americans' depressive symptoms using population-based data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS). Method: Using hierarchical multiple regressions, we investigated whether baseline positive spousal support and previous depressive symptoms were significant predictors of depressive symptoms 8 years later in a sample of 264 aging Hispanic Americans. Results: We discovered that previous depressive symptoms, baseline chronic conditions, and positive spousal support were all significant predictors of long-term depressive symptoms. Discussion: Our findings underline the need to address persistent depression and chronic diseases in the aging Hispanic population. We also highlight the potential benefits of empowering spouses as a resource for promoting mental health in this group. These findings are also encouraging for future studies in depression, aging, and comorbidity, especially in the vastly increasing population of aging Hispanic Americans.
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- Title
- Depressive Symptoms Among Aging Hispanic Americans: Longitudinal Effects of Positive Spousal Support and Previous Depressive Symptoms
- Creators
- James R. Muruthi - Virginia TechLauren C. Zalla - University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDenise C. Lewis - University of Georgia
- Publication Details
- Journal of aging and health, v 32(5-6), pp 481-490
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 10
- Grant note
- U01AG009740 / National Institute on Aging; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute on Aging (NIA) HUM00061128 / University of Michigan; University of Michigan System
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Counseling and Family Therapy
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000532852700025
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85062441492
- Other Identifier
- 991021866822604721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Gerontology
- Health Policy & Services