The mediation role of social network size and perception in the association between physical activity and depressive symptoms: a prospective analysis from the SHARE study.
André de Oliveira WerneckPaolo Marcello da CunhaDanilo Rodrigues Pereira da SilvaPublished in: Aging & mental health (2023)
We conclude that social network's size, but not satisfaction, mediates part of the association of physical activity with depressive symptoms and quality of life in middle-aged and older adults. Future physical activity interventions among middle-aged and older adults should consider increasing social interactions to facilitate benefits for mental health-related outcomes.