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New grandparents’ mental health: the protective role of optimism, self-mastery, and social support
- Authors:
- SHLOMO Shirley Ben, TAUBMAN-BEN-ARI Orit
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Social Work, 15(4), July 2012, pp.254-271.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
First-time grandparents report conflicting feelings in the wake of the transition to their new role. The aim of this study was to examine the contribution of optimism, self-mastery, perceived social support, and background variables (age, physical health, economic status) to mental health following the transition to grandparenthood. The sample consisted of 257 first-time Israeli grandparents (156 grandmothers and 101 grandfathers), of whom 151 were maternal grandparents and 106 were paternal grandparents. The participants were asked to complete a series of self-report questionnaires. Analysis was conducted to examine: differences between grandparents by gender and lineage; associations between mental health and the independent variables; and the unique and combined contribution of the independent variables to the mental health of new grandparents. The results indicate the importance of internal and external resources, as well as of health and economic status, for the mental health of new grandparents. The value of designing relevant preventive interventions by family social workers to assist grandparents in coping with their new role is discussed.
Religion and survival in a secular region. a twenty year follow-up of 734 Danish adults born in 1914
- Authors:
- LA COUR Peter, AYLAND Kirsten, SCHHULZ-LARSEN Kirsten
- Journal article citation:
- Social Science and Medicine, 62(1), January 2006, pp.157-164.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
The aim of the study was to analyse associations of religiosity and mortality in a secular region. The sample consisted of 734 Danish, community dwelling elderly persons, living in a secular culture, and all aged 70 when primary data were collected. Secondary data consisted of a 20 year follow-up on vital status or exact age of death. The study was designed to be highly comparable to studies conducted in more religious environments in order to compare results. Three variables of religion were investigated in relation to survival: importance of affiliation, church attendance and listening to religious media. Relative hazards (RH) of dying were controlled in models including gender, education, medical and mental health, social relations, help given and received, and health behaviour. The results showed significant and positive associations between claiming religious affiliation important and survival (relative hazard of dying=RH .70; 95% CI .58–.85) and church attendance and survival (RH .73; 95% CI .64–.87). Results decreased and only stayed significant regarding church attendance when controlled for covariates. Nearly all significant effects were seen in women, but not in men. The effect size of the full sample is less than in more religious environments in United States samples. Although the positive overall RHs are comparable to those of other studies, the mediating variables and pathways of effects seem dissimilar in this sample from a secular environment. Receiving and especially giving help to others are suggested as variables of explanatory value.
Factors influencing help seeking in mentally distressed young adults: a cross-sectional survey
- Authors:
- BIDDLE Lucy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of General Practice, 54(501), April 2004, pp.248-253.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of General Practitioners
A questionnaire was sent to a sample of 3004 young adults aged 16-24 years. This assessed probably mental disorder, suicidal thoughts, and help-seeking behaviours. Results found most respondents who were assessed as having probably mental disorders had not sought help. Help seeking was more common in female cases than male cases. Recent experiences of suicidal thoughts appeared to be the stronger predictor of formal help seeking in mentally distressed women than mentally distressed men. Concludes that mentally distressed young adults are reluctant to seek help. Men are particularly unlikely to do so unless severely distressed and tend not to seek lay support.
Cognitive impairment and associated risk factors among aged community members
- Authors:
- YEN Yung-Chieh, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 19(6), June 2004, pp.564-569.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The objective of this paper is to investigate the prevalence of and risk factors associated with cognitive impairment in a community-dwelling elderly population. 1000 community residents aged 65-74 years were recruited in the cross-sectional survey of associated factors of cognitive impairment in southern Taiwan. We employed a multilevel stratified sampling strategy and conducted this interview survey from April to June 2001. The survey questionnaire included background information and the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire. The relationship between cognitive impairment and each individual variable in personal attributes and social participation were explored. Eight hundred and ninety-four (89.4%) subjects completed the interview and questionnaires. The cognitive impairment rate among all subjects was 4.92%. Of those surveyed, 54.98% were male and 45.02% were female, and the average age was 69.37 (SD 2.73) years. Most survey respondents (72.05%) were married, and 68.90% of the subjects did not participate in any social activities in the last 6 months. Females, those who were illiterate or did not attend school, those who had an average family income below US$860 per month, and persons who did not participate in any social activities had a significantly higher rate of cognitive impairment. The educational level and participation in social activities were associated with the cognitive impairment among the aged community dwellers.
Inequalities in later life
- Authors:
- SCHARF Thomas, SHAW Caroline
- Publisher:
- Centre for Ageing Better
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 127
- Place of publication:
- London
This report presents the results of an evidence review on the nature of inequalities in later life, with a focus on six key areas: subjective wellbeing; physical and mental health; life expectancy and healthy life expectancy; financial security; social connections; and home and living environment. The review was carried out by researchers at the Institute of Health and Society and Institute for Ageing at Newcastle University and the International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC-UK) and includes published research from 2006 to 2016. For each outcome, inequalities were considered in relation to: gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation and religion or beliefs, socioeconomic status, place of residence, and status as an informal carer. The results show that inequalities for older people are largely a product of poverty and disadvantage throughout life. Poor education and work opportunities and lack of social connection can have long term consequences. The review also found that older women are more vulnerable to financial difficulties than older men, with both their employment history and family circumstances impacting on pension income and ability to save. People from BAME backgrounds and some from LGBT are also disproportionately disadvantaged. In analysing the strength of the available evidence, the review also identified the need for more research relating to the inequalities in later life experienced by Black and minority ethnic groups, LGBT groups and people with disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Are worries, satisfaction with oneself and outlook in secondary school students associated with mental health in early adulthood?
- Authors:
- KINNUNEN Pirjo, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 12(2), May 2010, pp.4-10.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The aim of this study was to identify factors in adolescence which are associated with mental health problems in early adulthood. In the long term study, data on worries, satisfaction with oneself and future outlook were collected from 235 14 year old adolescents (116 girls, 119 boys) in 1996 using a structured questionnaire. Subjects were part of a larger project carried out in two Finnish secondary schools in Eastern Finland. Mental health data were collected via a postal questionnaire from the same subjects as the age of 24 years using the SCL-90 instrument. The questionnaire was returned by 149 young adults (63.4%), 88 females and 61 males. Mental health problems were common in early adulthood; 42% of females and 22.9% of males exceeded the clinical cut-off of 0.9 for symptoms in at least two dimensions of the SCL-90. Adolescents’ worries about family finances and conflicts at home were associated with mental health problems in later life in both genders. Worries about achievement at school and parental unemployment in females, and lack of friends and busy parents in males, were associated with mental health problems at the age of 24. The authors conclude that adolescents’ perceptions of their worries, satisfaction with oneself and outlook are important factors to consider in attempts to promote mental health.
Men and mental health: get it off your chest
- Author:
- MIND
- Publisher:
- MIND
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 31p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report was produced as part of the Mind week and "Get it off your chest" campaign to improve mental health services for men. It summarises results of a survey of over 2,000 men and women on their mental health, coping mechanisms and help-seeking behaviours. Results of the survey are discussed under the following headings: seeking help; criminalising men's mental health - acting out and diagnosis; getting help - coping tactics and treatment; social support - family and friends; employment and the recession; gay men; black and minority ethnic men; age and men's mental health.