Effects Of Social Activities Research Articles

The effect of social activities on the alienation and family resilience of Chinese caregivers for children with autism: a latent class analysis.

Caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in China often experience alienation due to societal stigma. While this alienation detrimentally impacts their mental well-being, family resilience serves as a protective factor. Previous research has predominantly examined the social support derived from social activities but has neglected to delve into the specific patterns of these activities. The primary objective of this study was twofold: firstly, to gain insights into the various social activities engaged in by caregivers of children with autism in China, and secondly, to ascertain the influence of these social activities on alienation and family resilience. Between June and August 2023, a cross-sectional survey was carried out across multiple cities in Jilin Province, aiming to gather data from a total of 205 Chinese caregivers of children with autism. Data collection was conducted through the utilization of a structured questionnaire. The assessment of social activity involved the completion of 12 questionnaires, while alienation was evaluated using the Generalized Alienation Scale (GSAS), and family resilience was gauged through the Chinese version of the Family Resilience Scale (FaRE). The classification of social activities was conducted through latent class analysis (LCA), while the impact of these social activities on alienation and family resilience was examined using linear regression analysis. The findings revealed that social activities can be categorized into five types (Low, Self-Recreation, Communication, Web Surfing, High). Communication social activities were found to reduce family resilience(β=.332, p<0.01), while high social activities were associated with reduced alienation(β=-.349, p<0.05) and increased family resilience(β=.417, p<0.01). Supporting these particular types of social activities has the potential to reduce alienation and bolster family resilience among caregivers for children with autism in China.

Effects of Social Activities on Labor Participation Among Middle-aged and Older Adults in China

As China's population is aging, encouraging middle-aged and older adults to participate in the labor force is of practical significance in alleviating the problems of declining labor supply and rising social burden brought about by population aging. In previous studies on labor participation of the middle-aged and the elderly, scholars have explored factors affecting labor participation of the middle-aged and the elderly in China based on personal characteristics, family factors, social factors, and other perspectives. However, the impact of social participation, which may take various forms, on labor participation of the elderly has been neglected. This paper empirically explores the impact of social participation on labor participation of middle-aged and older adults using data from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Based on OLS regression analyses, the results show that social participation is negatively associated with the number of hours worked per year, at the same time, helping others increases the labor supply time. This paper further proposes suggestions on how to balance time allocated to social participation and to labor participation as well as how to promote labor participation of the middle-aged and the elderly.

Balancing Medical School and Manage a Social Life and Perform in Class

Background: Medical students face significant challenges in balancing academic obligations with maintaining a social life, which is crucial for their well-being and interpersonal skills. This study aims to explore the difficulties medical students encounter in this balance, the effects of social activities on their health and academic performance, and to propose actionable solutions. Methods and Materials: Employing a mixed-methods research design, this study integrates quantitative data from survey questionnaires with qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews. Purposive sampling was used to select participants from various medical schools, ensuring a diverse representation of experiences. Data analysis combined statistical tools for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative interviews, highlighting the intricate dynamics between social engagement, academic responsibilities, and well-being. Results: The findings reveal that many medical students struggle with balancing their social and academic lives, citing heavy workloads and limited free time as substantial barriers. However, a robust social support network was correlated with reduced stress and better overall mental health. Time management skills emerged as crucial for achieving a satisfactory work-life balance. Qualitative data underscored the value of emotional support from peers, family, and mentors and effective time management strategies. Conclusion: This study underscores the importance of social support and time management in navigating the demands of medical education. It suggests that educational institutions should foster supportive environments and offer programs that enhance students' social well-being and time management capabilities. Addressing these issues can lead to improved mental health, academic performance, and a more balanced life for medical students.

Effect of social activities on health checkups and recommended doctor visits: a fixed-effects analysis in Japan.

Health checkups are considered to promote occupational and public health. This study aimed to investigate the extent to which participation in social activities encourages middle-aged people to participate in health checkups and adhere to doctor-visit recommendations. We analyzed 337,024 longitudinal observational studies involving 33,420 individuals aged 50-59 yr in the baseline year (2005) derived from a nationwide, population-based, 14-wave survey. We estimated fixed-effects logistic models to elucidate how people's participation in health checkups and recommended doctor visits are affected by participation in social activities. Attending health checkups was positively associated with participation in social activities, with an odds ratio (OR) of 1.19 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.15-1.22) and a marginal effect of 3.3% (95% CI: 2.7%-3.9%). Adherence to doctor-visit recommendations was also positively associated with participation in social activities, with an OR of 1.15 (95% CI: 1.08-1.23) and a marginal effect of 3.3% (95% CI: 1.8%-4.8%), although the association was observed only among regular employees. These results provide new insights into the effectiveness of health checkups.

Effects of social activity of the physical disabled on life satisfaction: Focusing on the mediating effect of self-efficacy

Effects of social activity of the physical disabled on life satisfaction: Focusing on the mediating effect of self-efficacy

The Effects of Social Activity on Life Satisfaction of Middle-Aged Persons with Disabilities: Focusing on the mediating effect of self-esteem

목적 본 연구는 중&#8901;고령 장애인의 삶의 질을 높일 수 있는 사회활동을 규명하고, 이런 관계에서 자아존중감이 삶의 만족도 미치는 매개 영향을 파악하여 이들의 삶의 질을 증진 시키는 방안을 제공하는 데 그 목적이 있다. 방법 연구대상은 장애인고용패널조사 2차 웨이브 5차(2020년)에서 45세 이상 장애인 2,792명이며, 분석방법은 SPSS 22.0 프로그램을 이용하여 통계분석을 하였다. 먼저 통계분석은 측정 도구의 신뢰도 분석, 기술통계 분석, 상관분석을 하였으며, 매개 효과는 Baron & Kenny의 3단계 절차로 분석하였다. 결과 중&#8901;고령 장애인의 사회활동이 삶의 만족도에 미치는 영향에서 사회활동 참여는 정적인 영향을 미치며, 사회활동 시간은 부적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 중&#8901;고령 장애인의 자아존중감에 미치는 영향에서 사회활동 참여는 정적인 영향을 미치며, 사회활동 시간은 부적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났으며, 자아존중감은 삶의 만족도에 정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 사회활동과 삶의 만족도 간의 관계에서 자아존중감은 유의한 매개 효과를 나타내는 것을 알 수 있다. 결론 본 연구결과를 토대로 하여, 중&#8901;고령 장애인 삶의 만족도의 증진방안은 중&#8901;고령 장애인의 사회활동 활성화와 자아존중감을 높이기 위한 환경조성과 실천방안을 제시하였다.

The Effects of Social Activities and Living Arrangements on Cognitive Functions in Middle-aged and Elderly Adults: A Panel Study Using the 2006-2018 Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging.

ObjectivesPrevious studies have shown that participation in social activities (SA) can prevent cognitive decline (CD) and that living arrangements (LA) can affect cognitive function. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of SA and LA on CD, as well as their interactions, using longitudinal data.MethodsData were used from the 2006-2018 Korean Longitudinal Study for Aging, which followed 10 254 adults older than 45 years over a 12-year period. CD was defined as a ≥4-point score decrease in the Mini-Mental Status Exam over 2 years. We developed an extended Cox proportional hazards model for time-dependent covariates to estimate the hazard ratio (HR) of CD in 4 groups: (1) socially active and living with others, (2) socially active and living alone, (3) socially inactive and living with others (SILO), and (4) socially inactive and living alone (SILA). The model was stratified by gender and adjusted for important confounders.ResultsThe HR of CD was significantly higher in the SILO group in men (HR,1.36; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.08 to 1.78) and in the SILA group in women (HR, 1.72; 95% CI, 1.08 to 2.75). However, the interaction term for gender was not significant.ConclusionsAmong socially inactive elderly adults, the HR of CD was elevated in men who lived with others and in women who lived alone, although the interaction term for gender was not significant. Socially inactive men who live with others and socially inactive women who live alone are particularly encouraged to participate in SA to prevent CD.

Social networks and cognitive function in older adults: findings from the HAPIEE study

BackgroundSocial networks are associated with better cognitive health in older people, but the role of specific aspects of the social network remains unclear. This is especially the case in Central and Eastern Europe. This study examined associations between three aspects of the social network (network size of friends and relatives, contact frequency with friends and relatives, and social activity participation) with cognitive functions (verbal memory, learning ability, verbal fluency, processing speed, and global cognitive function) in older Czech, Polish, and Russian adults.MethodsLinear regression estimated associations between baseline social networks and cognitive domains measured at both baseline and follow-up (mean duration of follow-up, 3.5 ± 0.7 years) in 6691 participants (mean age, 62.2 ± 6.0 years; 53.7% women) from the Health, Alcohol and Psychosocial factors In Eastern Europe (HAPIEE) study.ResultsCross-sectional analyses, adjusted for country, age, and sex, showed positive associations of global cognitive function with social activity participation and network size of friends and relatives, but not with contact frequency in either network. Further adjustment for sociodemographic, behavioural, and health characteristics attenuated the associations with network size of relatives (P-trend = 0.074) but not with network size of friends (P-trend = 0.036) or social activities (P-trend< 0.001). In prospective analyses, network size and social activity participation were also linked with better cognition in simple models, but the associations were much stronger for social activities (P-trend< 0.001) than for network size of friends (P-trend = 0.095) and relatives (P-trend = 0.425). Adjustment for baseline cognition largely explained the prospective associations with network size of friends (P-trend = 0.787) and relatives (P-trend = 0.815), but it only slightly attenuated the association with social activities (P-trend< 0.001). The prospective effect of social activities was largely explained by sociodemographic, health behavioural, and health covariates (P-trend = 0.233). Analyses of specific cognitive domains generally replicated the cross-sectional and prospective findings for global cognitive function.ConclusionsOlder Central and Eastern European adults with larger social networks and greater social activities participation had better cognitive function, but these associations were stronger at baseline than over the short-term follow-up.

Reduced social activities and networks, but not social support, are associated with cognitive decline among older chinese adults: A prospective study

BackgroundSocial relationships consist of distinct dimensions. The literature on the effect of specific social relationship subdomains on cognitive function is limited. This large-scale, prospective cohort study examined the associations of social relationships with cognitive decline and further explored which subdomains of social relationships were predictive of cognitive decline among elderly Chinese individuals. MethodsA total of 3314 older Chinese adults aged 65–110 years from the 2011–2012 wave of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) were included. Cognitive decline was defined based on the Chinese version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Social relationships were divided into three subdomains: social activities, social networks, and social support. Linear and binary logistic regression analyses were conducted to assess the effect of social relationships and the social relationship subdomains on cognitive decline after adjusting for age, sex, education, residence, exercise, drinking, smoking, activities of daily living, chronic diseases, depression, and baseline cognitive function. ResultsSeven hundred and sixty-eight participants (23.17%) developed greater cognitive decline during the 3-year follow-up. The social relationships score was negatively associated with cognitive decline. Binary adjusted odds ratios showed that after potential covariates were controlled, social relationships, activities, and networks significantly reduced the risk of cognitive decline. When all social relationships variables were entered simultaneously with all covariates, the effect of social activities and networks on the risk of greater cognitive decline remained significant. However, we did not observe a significant association between social support and the risk of greater cognitive decline. ConclusionOur findings suggest that social relationships and the subdomains of social activities and networks, but not social support, have a protective effect against greater cognitive decline in older adults. This implies that structural dimensions of social relationships might be more important than functional dimensions in preserving cognitive health among elderly Chinese individuals.

The Moderating Effect of Social Activities on the Relationship between Physical Health and Depression among the Rural Elderly

The Moderating Effect of Social Activities on the Relationship between Physical Health and Depression among the Rural Elderly

The Effect of Social Activities on the Life Satisfaction of Korean Older Adults

As life expectancy increases, older adults need to find ways to occupy their time for 20-30 years. For Korean older adults, social activities such as having relationships with others as well as, involvement in organizations and volunteer work, are important for their social identity. Social activities are one of the categories of Rowe and Kahn’s successful aging, this study examined the effect of having relationships, involvement in organizations and volunteering on the life satisfaction of older adults. This study used the 6th additional wave of the Korean Retirement and Income Study (2016). The target population was older adults (50~59, 60~74, 75+). The sample size was 1,921, 2,344 and 962 respectively. For data analysis, ANOVA and multiple regressions were used. The demographic variables were controlled. As for independent variables, having relationships, involvement in organizations, and volunteering were used. For the dependent variable, life satisfaction was used. Having relationships, involvement in organizations and volunteering were significantly different by age group. For each age group, the factors affecting life satisfaction differ. For the middle aged group, involvement in organizations and volunteering were significant factors affecting life satisfaction. For young-old adults, volunteering had the most significant effect on life satisfaction. Finally, for old-old adults, both having human relations and involvement in organizations were significant. These findings imply that social activities differ by age group. Also, the kind of activities affecting life satisfaction differ by age group. These findings imply that it is important for older adults to be involved in society, in various ways.

여성의 사회적 활동이 자기효능감과 성공적 노화에 미치는 영향 : 도시지역 40대 이상 여성을 중심으로

여성의 사회적 활동이 자기효능감과 성공적 노화에 미치는 영향 : 도시지역 40대 이상 여성을 중심으로

베이비부머의 사회활동이 삶의 질에 미치는 영향: 우울의 매개와 가족지지의 조절효과

베이비부머의 사회활동이 삶의 질에 미치는 영향: 우울의 매개와 가족지지의 조절효과

Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) Among the Youth in Indonesia: The Effects of Social Activities, Access to Information, and Language Skills on NEET Youth

This article attempts to describe the prevalence of NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) among youth aged 15-24 in Indonesia. Those grouped as NEET, in general, live in a high risk and vulnerable condition, and many of them face social injustice. Previous analysis on NEET in Indonesia utilized labor force surveys; these studies emphasized on employment and education background of individuals. Whereas this article constructs NEET from the SUSENAS (National Socio-Economic Survey) and related MSBP (Module of Social, Cultural, and Education) of 2015, which are household surveys. We found that almost one in four youth in Indonesia are neither engage in employment nor education or training. NEET is more prevalent among youth women, those residing in rural areas, and among rural married women. The richness of information collected in these surveys enable us to analyze factors affecting Indonesian youth to be NEET beyond those related to work-related issues. By using logit regression analysis, this article explains reasons for youth being NEET based on their engagement in social activities, access to information, and capability to read and write in Bahasa Indonesia and foreign languages.

노인복지관 사회활동이 노화불안에 미치는 영향과 자기효능감의 매개효과

노인복지관 사회활동이 노화불안에 미치는 영향과 자기효능감의 매개효과

The Effect of Social Activities of High School Students on Human Rights Awareness

The Effect of Social Activities of High School Students on Human Rights Awareness

Factors affecting cognitive function according to gender in community-dwelling elderly individuals.

OBJECTIVESThis study aimed to identify the factors affecting the cognitive function of elderly people in a community by gender.METHODSWe obtained 4,878 secondary data of people aged ≥65 years in 2016 at a dementia prevention center in Gyeyang-gu, Incheon. Data were obtained through Mini-Mental Status Examination optimized for screening dementia and a questionnaire. The data were statistically analyzed using analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, and hierarchical regression.RESULTSThere were significant differences in cognitive function according to gender, and the differences were significant even when age was controlled, but gender differences disappeared when education was controlled. Age, education, social activities, number of comorbid diseases, and alcohol drinking affected cognitive function through interaction with gender, but interaction with gender disappeared when education was controlled. Regression analysis showed that depression, cohabitant, social activities etc., had a significant impact on both men and women under controlled education and age. In men, the effect of social activities was greater than that of women, and hyperlipidemia had the effect only in women.CONCLUSIONSThe differences in gender-related cognitive functions were due to differences in gender education period. The period of education is considered to have a great influence on cognitive function in relation to the economic level, occupation, and social activity.

Which type of social activities may reduce cognitive decline in the elderly?: a longitudinal population-based study.

BackgroundPrevious studies have found that social activities are beneficial for the reduction of cognitive decline (CD) in the elderly. However, knowledge regarding the types of social activities that reduce CD in later life is limited. The aim of this study is to examine which type of social activities reduce CD 4 years later among young-old (Y-O) and old-old (O-O) adults.MethodsWe conducted a secondary analysis using data from cognitively intact adults 65 years of age or older who participated in the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (KLoSA). Cognitive function was assessed using the Korean version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). We computed CD between 2008 and 2012 by subtracting the Wave 4 MMSE score from the Wave 2 MMSE score. Multivariate linear regression analysis was conducted regarding the effects of social activities on CD after adjusting for age, sex, education, income, marital status, activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), chronic diseases, quality of life, depressive symptom, change in depressive symptom, and cognitive functioning at baseline.ResultsSubjects who participated in senior citizen clubs or senior centers at baseline had a lower risk of CD 4 years later than those who did not in Y-O adults. Frequent contact with offspring by phone or letters was associated with reduced CD in O-O adults. Frequent face-to-face contact with offspring was positively associated with CD in O-O adults. Participating in two or more formal social activities was associated with reduced CD compared with nonparticipation in O-O adults.ConclusionEncouraging older adults to participate in senior citizen clubs or to have frequent contacts with adult children by phone or letters may help reduce CD in later life among older adults. Participation in a variety of formal social activities may also have a beneficial effect on preventing CD in older adults.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12877-016-0343-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

The effects of social activities of visually impaired people and social support on life satisfaction

The effects of social activities of visually impaired people and social support on life satisfaction

Effects of Social Activities on Cognitive Functions: Evidence from CHARLS

Using the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2008 pilot, the authors investigate the relationship between cognitive abilities and social activities for people aged 45 or older. They group cognition measures into two dimensions: intact mental status and episodic memory. Social activities are defined as participating in certain common specified activities in China such as playing chess, card games, or Mahjong, interacting with friends, and other social activities. OLS association results show that playing Mahjong, chess or card games and interacting with friends are significantly related with episodic memory, both individually and taken as a whole (any of the 3 activities), but individually they are not related to mental intactness while taken as a whole they are. Because social activities may be endogenous, they further investigate using OLS reduced form models whether having facilities that enables social activities in the community level is related to cognition. They find that having an activity center in the community is significantly related to higher episodic memory but no relation to mental intactness. These results point to a possible causal relationship between social activities and cognitive function, especially in strengthening short-term memory.