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Does Early Parental Conflict Impact Current Depression Among Older Adults in Rural China? A Chain-Mediated Model
Yuanping Deng1, Jianchao Ni2, Huapei Mao3
1Normal College, Jimei University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, People's Republic of China.
Psychology Research and Behavior Management
|November 9, 2023
Summary
Early parental conflict increases depression in rural older adults, with marital and parent-child relationships acting as mediators. Gender differences were observed in these pathways, impacting older males and females differently.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Investigating the long-term psychological impact of early life experiences on aging populations.
- Understanding the interplay between family dynamics and mental health in later life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the association between early parental conflict and current depression in rural older adults.
- To examine the mediating roles of marital and parent-child relationships in this association.
- To identify gender-specific differences in the pathways linking early parental conflict to depression.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).
- Included 2347 rural older adults aged 60 years and above.
- Employed structural equation modeling to analyze mediating mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Early parental conflict was linked to current depression in rural older adults.
- Marital and parent-child relationships mediated the relationship between early parental conflict and depression.
- Gender differences emerged: direct impact on males' depression, marital mediation for females.
Conclusions:
- Early parental conflict influences depression in rural older adults via marital and parent-child relationships.
- The pathways differ by gender, highlighting the need for gender-sensitive interventions.
- Interventions focusing on relationship quality may mitigate depression risk associated with early parental conflict.
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