Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Akinkunmi Paul Okekunle, Jeffery Osahon Asowata, Jung Eun Lee, Onoja Matthew Akpa
Summary: The study found that environmental tobacco smoke exposure was associated with higher odds of depression among females but not males. Additionally, the association between ETSE and depression was more significant among young adults compared to older adults.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Javier Cancino, Karly Soto, Joaquin Tapia, Maria Teresa Munoz-Quezada, Boris Lucero, Caterina Contreras, Jaime Moreno
Summary: This review examined the impact of occupational exposure to pesticides on the development of depression symptoms in agricultural workers over the past decade. The findings indicate a clear association between pesticide exposure and the incidence of depressive symptoms. However, more high-quality longitudinal studies are needed to control for sociocultural variables and utilize pesticide-specific biomarkers and biomarkers of depression.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ziquan Liu, Xuemei Chen, Huanhuan Cui, Yuxuan Ma, Ning Gao, Xinyu Li, Xiangyan Meng, Huishu Lin, Halidan Abudou, Liqiong Guo, Qisijing Liu
Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis of observational studies and found that increasing green space exposure was associated with a lower risk of depression and anxiety. The results suggested that improving green space could be a promising intervention for preventing depression and anxiety, indicating the importance of preserving and enhancing green spaces for public health.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Samuel A. J. Lowe, Sheila McDonald, Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan, Candace I. J. Nykiforuk, Radha Chari, Roman Pabayo
Summary: The study found that neighborhood-level income inequality was associated with anxiety symptoms among mothers, but not significantly associated with depressive symptoms. There was no evidence of a cross-level interaction between individual household income and inequality.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Melanie H. Jacobson, Akhgar Ghassabian, Andrea C. Gore, Leonardo Trasande
Summary: Women are more likely than men to develop mood disorders, especially during reproductive transitions. Exposure to environmental toxicants may impact maternal psychopathology during the perinatal period. Previous studies have shown that exposure to environmental tobacco smoke has a positive effect on antenatal depression, while persistent organic pollutants such as polybrominated diphenyl ethers have been associated with perinatal depression. The results for exposure to heavy metals and non-persistent chemicals are mixed, but studies in animal models support the association between bisphenols and phthalates and reduced maternal behavior and care after parturition.
BIOCHEMICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Charlie L. J. D. van den Oord, William E. Copeland, Min Zhao, Lin Ying Xie, Karolina A. Aberg, Edwin J. C. G. van den Oord
Summary: Childhood trauma is strongly associated with adverse outcomes that can persist into adulthood. Methylation changes in blood samples were found to predict psychiatric disorders, addiction, medical problems, social issues, and poverty in adulthood. These predictions were more accurate than reported trauma and were not explained by demographic variables or the continuity of health problems from childhood to adulthood.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Yaofei Xie, Mengdi Ma, Wenwen Wu, Yupeng Zhang, Yuting Zhang, Xiaodong Tan
Summary: The study established a structural equation model to explore the relationships between depressive symptoms and associated factors among Chinese elderly. Factors such as sociodemographic characteristics, poor health status, unhealthy habits, and sleep duration were found to be significantly associated with depressive symptoms. Poor health status was identified as the dominant predictor of depressive symptoms. Targeting these factors could aid in the rational allocation of health resources for mental health promotion activities in the elderly.
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xi Yang, Yu Bon Man, Ming Hung Wong, Richard Bernhart Owen, Ka Lai Chow
Summary: This review provides an overview of the interaction between microplastics and human health, highlighting the potential risks and impacts. It discusses the characteristics and global status of microplastics pollution, as well as the potential hazards it poses to human health through toxic chemicals, contaminants, and physical damage. The review also explores the potential interactions of microplastics with the biological organization at various levels. It concludes by suggesting five urgent perspectives and implications for future research on microplastics.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nasim SaeidiFard, Ali Asghar Haeri-Mehrizi, Zahra Akbarzadeh, Nasim Janbozorgi, Ali Montazeri, Mehdi Yaseri, Sakineh Shab-Bidar
Summary: This study examined the relationship between health literacy, nutritional literacy, and sun exposure behavior. The findings showed a direct association between health and nutritional literacy and sunlight exposure. Indirect relationships were also found between knowledge and sunlight exposure through health and nutritional literacy. The study highlights the importance of considering health and nutritional literacy in educating adults about vitamin D supplements and sunlight exposure.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Neta Spiro, Caitlin Shaughnessy, George Waddell, Rosie Perkins, Aifric Campbell, Aaron Williamon
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the creative and cultural industries in the UK, with artists facing challenges in terms of finances, mental health, and social wellbeing. Perceived financial hardship was associated with higher depression and loneliness scores, while physical activity and self-rated health were associated with higher wellbeing and lower depression scores. Factors such as income from the arts, skill maintenance, and freelance work contributed to artists' expectations of remaining in the arts.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Franco Bonomi Bezzo, Laura Silva, Maarten van Ham
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the Covid-19 crisis and living in deprived neighbourhoods on subjective well-being, finding that levels of well-being have decreased since the crisis, especially for those living in disadvantaged areas. Results highlight the importance of reducing neighborhood inequalities as the pandemic has exacerbated clustering of disadvantages.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hannah Roberts, Marco Helbich
Summary: This study examined the associations between environmental exposures and depressive symptoms in both residential and mobility environments, finding a significant negative relationship with green space exposure. Gender did not have a significant moderating effect on these associations. Dynamic approaches to exposure assessment in studies on the environment and mental health may be useful for further research.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yi Zeng, Gonneke W. J. M. Stevens, Marco Helbich
Summary: This study examined the longitudinal within- and between-person associations between time-varying physical and social environmental exposures in neighborhoods and externalizing and internalizing problems among adolescents. The findings indicated that air pollution, noise, and neighborhood deprivation are risk factors for adolescent mental health. Both exposure levels and exposure changes were found to be important for adolescent mental health.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vincent Learnihan, Yohannes Kinfu, Gavin Turrell
Summary: This study examines the relationship between area-level objective crime, self-reported perceptions of crime, neighbourhood disadvantage, and depression, as well as the potential mechanisms through which these variables indirectly lead to depression. The findings suggest that perceived crime, particularly in areas with high crime rates against individuals, may influence depression over time. Strategies aimed at improving population mental health should consider addressing perceived crime.
SSM-POPULATION HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Matthew Iasiello, Joep van Agteren, Marijke Schotanus-Dijkstra, Laura Lo, Daniel B. Fassnacht, Gerben J. Westerhof
Summary: This article reviewed the factor structure of the Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF), a popular assessment tool of mental wellbeing, and found that it is a valid measure of overall wellbeing, as well as emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. This has significant implications for clinical psychology research and practice.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY-SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Qing Han, Bang Zheng, Mioara Cristea, Maximilian Agostini, Jocelyn J. Belanger, Ben Gutzkow, Jannis Kreienkamp, N. Pontus Leander
Summary: This study analyzes data from 23 countries and finds that trust in government regarding COVID-19 control is significantly associated with the adoption of recommended health behaviors and prosocial behaviors. Governments that are perceived as well organized and disseminate clear messages and knowledge on COVID-19, as well as being perceived as fair, are positively associated with trust in government. Higher trust at baseline survey is also significantly associated with a lower rate of decline in health behaviors over time.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Xavier Castells, Marc Saez, Maghie Barcheni, Ruth Cunill, Domenec Serrano, Beatriz Lopez, Caspar J. van Lissa
Summary: The study found a high placebo response in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and both meta-regression and MetaForest performed poorly in predicting placebo response. Over the past 20 years, the improvement in symptoms with placebo in ADHD patients has significantly increased, especially in the United States.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Caspar J. van Lissa
Summary: Adolescence is a crucial period for emotion regulation, yet lacks an overarching theoretical framework. A systematic review of literature identified commonly discussed themes like socialization and neurocognitive development, as well as undertheorized themes such as developmental disorders and external stressors. Text mining systematic reviews offer a novel approach to complement traditional narrative reviews in exploring adolescent emotion regulation.
ADOLESCENT RESEARCH REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Molly Gromatsky, Emily R. Edwards, Sarah R. Sullivan, Caspar J. van Lissa, Robert Lane, Angela Page Spears, Emily L. Mitchell, Michael F. Armey, Ricardo Caceda, Marianne Goodman
Summary: While suicide prevention is a national priority, there is still a lack of understanding of suicide-related outcomes. Person-centered approaches have the potential to identify unique risk profiles and subgroups. This study used latent class analysis to identify latent subgroups among suicide attempt survivors and compared them based on demographics and attempt characteristics. The findings have implications for risk assessments and highlight the importance of subjective perceptions about suicidal behavior.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paulien Hagedoorn, Marco Helbich
Summary: This study found associations between the residential neighbourhood environment and suicide mortality. Movers had a lower risk of suicide compared to non movers. Improvements in social fragmentation and deprivation reduced suicide risk, while change from rural to urban conditions lowered suicide risk. However, increased green space put people at higher risk of suicide. Urban areas had lower suicide mortality for both men and women, and lower social fragmentation reduced suicide risk for women. Stable exposure to high levels of green space increased suicide risk for women. Associations between neighbourhood change and suicide were more pronounced in non-movers.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Todd Lucas, Mark Manning, Peter Strelan, Catalina Kopetz, Maximilian Agostini, Jocelyn J. Belanger, Ben Gutzkow, Jannis Kreienkamp, N. Pontus Leander, PsyCorona Collaboration
Summary: Understanding how individual beliefs and societal values influence support for prevention policies is crucial. This study found that individual beliefs about justice and country-level uncertainty avoidance predict support for vaccination and quarantine mandates. Additionally, individual beliefs and cultural values interact to influence support for different policies.
TRANSLATIONAL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Paula Vrolijk, Caspar J. Van Lissa, Susan Branje, Wim H. J. Meeus, Renske Keizer
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between sibling differences in parent-child personality similarity and differential autonomy support from fathers and mothers. The findings revealed that in families where one sibling was more similar to the mother, that sibling received more autonomy support. These results highlight the importance of considering parent-child personality similarity in understanding differences in maternal autonomy support between siblings.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Communication
Violeta Enea, Nikolett Eisenbeck, David F. Carreno, Karen M. Douglas, Robbie M. Sutton, Maximilian Agostini, Jocelyn J. Belanger, Ben Gutzkow, Jannis Kreienkamp, Georgios Abakoumkin, Jamilah Hanum Abdul Khaiyom, Vjollca Ahmedi, Handan Akkas, Carlos A. Almenara, Mohsin Atta, Sabahat Cigdem Bagci, Sima Basel, Edona Berisha Kida, Allan B. Bernardo, Nicholas R. Buttrick, Phatthanakit Chobthamkit, Hoon-Seok Choi, Mioara Cristea, Sara Csaba, Kaja Damnjanovic, Ivan Danyliuk, Arobindu Dash, Daniela Di Santo, Daiane Gracieli Faller, Gavan Fitzsimons, Alexandra Gheorghiu, Angel Gomez, Joanna Grzymala-Moszczynska, Ali Hamaidia, Qing Han, Mai Helmy, Joevarian Hudiyana, Bertus F. Jeronimus, Ding-Yu Jiang, Veljko Jovanovic, Zeljka Kamenov, Anna Kende, Shian-Ling Keng, Tra Thi Thanh Kieu, Yasin Koc, Kamila Kovyazina, Inna Kozytska, Joshua Krause, Arie W. Kruglanski, Anton Kurapov, Maja Kutlaca, Nora Anna Lantos, Edward P. Lemay, Cokorda Bagus Jaya Lesmana, Winnifred R. Louis, Adrian Lueders, Najma Iqbal Malik, Anton Martinez, Kira O. McCabe, Jasmina Mehulic, Mirra Noor Milla, Idris Mohammed, Erica Molinario, Manuel Moyano, Hayat Muhammad, Silvana Mula, Hamdi Muluk, Solomiia Myroniuk, Reza Najafi, Claudia F. Nisa, Boglarka Nyul, Paul A. O'Keefe, Jose Javier Olivas Osuna, Evgeny N. Osin, Joonha Park, Gennaro Pica, Antonio Pierro, Jonas Rees, Anne Margit Reitsema, Elena Resta, Marika Rullo, Michelle K. Ryan, Adil Samekin, Pekka Santtila, Edyta Sasin, Birga M. Schumpe, Heyla A. Selim, Michael Vicente Stanton, Samiah Sultana, Eleftheria Tseliou, Akira Utsugi, Jolien Anne van Breen, Caspar J. Van Lissa, Kees Van Veen, Michelle R. vanDellen, Alexandra Vazquez, Robin Wollast, Victoria Wai-Lan Yeung, Somayeh Zand, Iris Lav Zezelj, Bang Zheng, Andreas Zick, Claudia Zuniga, N. Pontus Leander
Summary: This study identifies common individual-level predictors of vaccination intentions across multiple countries, including the positive influence of prosociality and the negative influence of generic beliefs in conspiracy theories and religiosity. However, country-level determinants do not significantly predict vaccination intentions.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2023)
Article
Economics
Yuanyuan Cai, Yingming Zhu, Marco Helbich
Summary: House prices in China have increased significantly in recent decades. This study examines the club convergence of housing prices in Chinese regions from 2006 to 2017 and investigates the determinants influencing club formation. The results indicate the existence of different convergence clubs and highlight the importance of population growth, income, and housing regulation in driving club formation.
ANNALS OF REGIONAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Social
Elena Resta, Silvana Mula, Conrad Baldner, Daniela Di Santo, Maximilian Agostini, Jocelyn J. Belanger, Ben Gutzkow, Jannis Kreienkamp, Georgios Abakoumkin, Jamilah Hanum Abdul Khaiyom, Vjollca Ahmedi, Handan Akkas, Carlos A. Almenara, Mohsin Atta, Sabahat Cigdem Bagci, Sima Basel, Edona Berisha Kida, Allan B. Bernardo, Nicholas R. Buttrick, Phatthanakit Chobthamkit, Hoon-Seok Choi, Mioara Cristea, Sara Csaba, Ivan Danyliuk, Arobindu Dash, Karen M. Douglas, Violeta Enea, Daiane Gracieli Faller, Gavan J. Fitzsimons, Alexandra Gheorghiu, Angel Gomez, Ali Hamaidia, Qing Han, Mai Helmy, Joevarian Hudiyana, Bertus F. Jeronimus, Ding-Yu Jiang, Zeljka Kamenov, Anna Kende, Shian-Ling Keng, Tra Thi Thanh Kieu, Yasin Koc, Kamila Kovyazina, Inna Kozytska, Joshua Krause, Arie W. Kruglanski, Anton Kurapov, Maja Kutlaca, Nora Anna Lantos, Edward P. Lemay, Cokorda Bagus J. Lesmana, Winnifred R. Louis, Adrian Lueders, Najma Iqbal Malik, Anton P. Martinez, Kira O. McCabe, Jasmina Mehulic, Mirra Noor Milla, Idris Mohammed, Erica Molinario, Manuel Moyano, Hayat Muhammad, Hamdi Muluk, Solomiia Myroniuk, Reza Najafi, Claudia F. Nisa, Boglarka Nyul, Paul A. O'Keefe, Jose Javier Olivas Osuna, Evgeny N. Osin, Joonha Park, Gennaro Pica, Antonio Pierro, Jonas H. Rees, Anne Margit Reitsema, Marika Rullo, Michelle K. Ryan, Adil Samekin, Pekka Santtila, Edyta Sasin, Birga M. Schumpe, Heyla A. Selim, Michael Vicente Stanton, Wolfgang Stroebe, Samiah Sultana, Robbie M. Sutton, Eleftheria Tseliou, Akira Utsugi, Jolien A. Breen, Caspar J. Lissa, Kees Veen, Michelle R. Dellen, Alexandra Vazquez, Robin Wollast, Victoria Wai-Ian Yeung, Somayeh Zand, Iris Lav Zezelj, Bang Zheng, Andreas Zick, Claudia Zuniga, N. Pontus Leander
Summary: This study explores the relationship between societal discontent and intention to help at the individual level, finding that individuals dissatisfied with society are more inclined to help others when societal discontent is experienced by the entire community.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY & APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Mateusz Tomal, Marco Helbich
Summary: A new spatial autoregressive geographically weighted quantile regression method was proposed in this study to address the shortcomings of standard hedonic regression models. Comparing with mean and quantile hedonic regressions, the results showed that the proposed method outperforms other models in terms of fitting accuracy, especially at the tails of the dependent variable distribution. Policy recommendations for the development of private residential rental markets were provided based on the findings, which incorporate spatial effects and price segment requirements.
ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING B-URBAN ANALYTICS AND CITY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jie Gao, Donggen Wang, Dick Ettema, Marco Helbich
Summary: There is a strong correlation between people's walking behavior and the local weather and physical environment. People are more likely to walk to public transit when the weather is warm and dry, especially if they live near bus stops. However, in inclement weather, such as warm, windy, and rainy conditions, people are less likely to walk to public transit. On weekends, people tend to engage in leisure walking outside their residential neighborhoods, particularly in warm and dry weather.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Carolien van Velzen, Marco Helbich
Summary: Green spaces around schools vary in availability across different socioeconomic groups in the Netherlands, with lower-income and less-educated neighborhoods having less access to green school outdoor environments. However, schools with subsidy schemes supporting schoolyard greening tend to have more green spaces. To promote environmental justice, comprehensive greening subsidy schemes should be implemented to ensure equal access to schoolyard green spaces for every child.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aynaz Lotfata, Mohammad Moosazadeh, Marco Helbich, Benyamin Hoseini
Summary: This study explores the associations between asthma prevalence and socio-physical determinants in different counties of the United States in 2020. The research findings suggest that socio-physical environments have an impact on asthma prevalence, but the importance of these factors varies geographically. The results are crucial for designing tailored asthma prevention programs for specific regions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH GEOGRAPHICS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
M. H. E. M. Browning, D. H. Locke, C. Konijnendijk, S. M. Labib, A. Rigolon, R. Yeager, M. Bardhan, A. Berland, P. Dadvand, M. Helbich, F. Li, H. Li, P. James, J. Klompmaker, A. Reuben, L. A. Roman, W. -L. Tsai, M. Patwary, J. O'Neil-Dunne, A. Ossola, R. Wang, B. Yang, L. Yi, J. Zhang, M. Nieuwenhuijsen
Summary: The 3-30-300 rule provides benchmarks for cities to promote equitable nature access, requiring individuals to have visibility of three trees, a 30% tree canopy in their neighborhood, and proximity to high-quality green spaces within 300 meters. However, there is currently a lack of guidance on how to measure and implement these requirements. This study used an expert-based consensus approach to review measurement methods of 3-30-300 and presented a suitability matrix linking recommended measures with each component of the rule. These methods can not only implement the rule but also foster broader dialogue on local desires and requirements.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
