Does subjective social status predict depressive symptoms in Chinese elderly? A longitudinal study from Hong Kong.

Elizabeth KwongTimothy T Y KwokTimothy S SumerlinWilliam B GogginsJason LeungJean H Kim

Published in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2020)

In Chinese elderly, SSS captures aspects of social status that are not captured by traditional socio-economic indicators. SSS can be a useful supplementary tool for assessing future risk of developing mental health conditions.

Keyphrases

mental health
depressive symptoms
middle aged
healthcare
community dwelling
mental illness
sleep quality
social support
physical activity