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Learning interest and social-emotional competence in older adults: a moderated mediation model
Jinyi Wu1, Yanqing Ding1, Huiqi Wu1
1College of Teacher Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Abstract:
This study investigates how learning interest influences the social-emotional competence of older adults by proposing a moderated mediation model. Self-identity acts as a mediator between learning interest and social-emotional competence, while peer relationships serve as a potential moderator. This approach enhances understanding of the link between learning interest and social-emotional competence and offers insights for promoting social-emotional development in older adults, aiding their social integration. Using a questionnaire method, 461 older adults (69% female, 31% male; aged 50-80+) were surveyed on learning interest, self-identity, peer relationships, and social-emotional competence. Results showed: (1) learning interest significantly predicts social-emotional competence (β = 0.42, p < 0.001); (2) self-identity mediates the relationship, with a mediation effect of 58.33%; (3) peer relationships moderate the impacts of learning interest on self-identity and social-emotional competence, with stronger peer relationships enhancing these positive influences.
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