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    • Psychology
    • Public Health

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    • Growing elderly population necessitates focus on psychological and health needs.
    • Limited literature exists for social workers on mental health promotion in aging.
    • A model for active aging using psychosocial variables is proposed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine relationships between explicit memory, social resources, depression, and quality of life in older adults.
    • To provide a psychosocial model for active aging.
    • To inform social workers on mental health promotion strategies for the elderly.

    Main Methods:

    • Structural equation modeling was employed.
    • A sample of 184 older adults was analyzed.
    • Latent variables included explicit memory, social resources, depression, and quality of life.

    Main Results:

    • Explicit memory indirectly impacts quality of life via social resources and depression.
    • Social resources positively correlate with quality of life.
    • Depression negatively correlates with quality of life.
    • Social support was found to improve explicit memory and quality of life, while reducing depression.

    Conclusions:

    • Social support is a key factor in enhancing cognitive function and well-being in active older adults.
    • Gerontological professionals should implement memory training and enhance social resources.
    • Creating environments that encourage memory engagement is crucial for healthy aging.