The contribution of audiobook use on the mental health of older adults: the mediating effects of social adaptation

Objectives: This study aims to examine the association between audiobook use and the mental health of older adults. Methods: Data were from the 2018 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey(CLASS 2018). The study utilized multiple linear regression to examine the association between audiobook use and...

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Published in:Aging & mental health 2024-05, Vol.28 (5), p.754-761
Main Authors: Chen, Wei-chao, Wang, Xiao-yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation
Adults
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging - psychology
audiobook use
Audiobooks
China
Female
Geriatric psychiatry
Health promotion
Heterogeneity
Humans
Longitudinal Studies
Male
mechanisms of influence
Mediation
Mental Health
Middle Aged
Older adults
Older people
Robustness
social adaptation
Social Adjustment
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Summary:Objectives: This study aims to examine the association between audiobook use and the mental health of older adults. Methods: Data were from the 2018 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey(CLASS 2018). The study utilized multiple linear regression to examine the association between audiobook use and the mental health of older adults. Robustness and heterogeneity analyses were conducted to validate the findings. Mediation analysis was employed to assess the mediating role of social adaptation in the relationship between audiobook use and mental health. Results: The study revealed a significant positive association between audiobook use and the mental health of older adults. Further mediation analysis indicated that social adaptation played a mediating role in this relationship. Conclusion: These findings underscore the potential of audiobooks as a valuable tool for promoting the mental health of older individuals. The research emphasizes the significance of integrating audiobook interventions into strategies aimed at enhancing the mental health of the older adults.
ISSN:1360-7863
1364-6915
1364-6915
DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2281634