The impact of intergenerational support on the mental health of older adults: a discussion of three dimensions of support

The impact of intergenerational support on the mental health of older adults: a discussion of three dimensions of support

IntroductionThis paper examines the effects of intergenerational support on the mental health of older adults and elucidates the mechanisms underlying these effects.MethodsUtilizing data from the 2020 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), We examine the effects of different dimens...

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Main Authors:	Kang Ren, Jing Lan, Lingyu Ge, Lei Zhou
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
Series:	Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:	intergenerational support mental health older adults CHARLS financial support daily care
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1467463/full
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