Elucidating the influence of familial interactions on geriatric depression: A comprehensive nationwide multi-center investigation leveraging machine learning.

Journal: Acta psychologica
PMID: 38631151

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: A plethora of studies have unequivocally established the profound significance of harmonious familial relationships on the psychological well-being of the elderly. In this study, we elucidate the intergenerational relationships, probing the association between frequent interactions or encounters with their children and the incidence of depression in old age.

Authors

  • Boyang Sheng
    Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, Hunan Province, China.
  • Shina Zhang
    Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, Hunan Province, China.
  • Yuan Gao
    Engineering Research Center of EMR and Intelligent Expert System, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, College of Biomedical Engineering and Instrument Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou Zhejiang Province, China.
  • Shuaishuai Xia
    Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, Hunan Province, China.
  • Yong Zhu
    Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Regional Specific Resource Pharmaceutical Transformation, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai'an 223003, Jiangsu, P. R. China.
  • Junfeng Yan
    Department of Pharmacy, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.

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