Background Depression is one of the most prevalent mental disorders globally and has
implications for various aspects of everyday-life. To date, studies assessing the association …

Background: Social networking sites can be beneficial for senior citizens to promote social
participation and to enhance intergenerational communication. Particularly for older adults …

Background Social engagement forms the basis of social relationships by providing a sense
of belonging, social identity, and fulfillment. Previous research demonstrates that social …

Objectives: Poor social connections may be associated with poor cognition in older people
who are not experiencing mental health problems, and the trajectory of this association may …

The present study aimed to examine the effects of social networking functions of fitness apps
on users' physical activity participation. Drawing on the input-mechanism-output framework …

Background The general benefit of physical activity (PA) to one's mental health has been
widely acknowledged. Nevertheless, the specific type and amount of PA that associates with …

Depression prevention requires identifying key risk contributors. Prior studies have identified
several factors related to late-life depression but have seldom addressed factors jointly or in …

Background Social networks are known to be a key factor associated with late-life
depression. However, there is limited knowledge about the pathways linking social isolation …

Objective This article aims to estimate the association between age-friendly urban
environments and psychosocial wellbeing in adults aged 55+ living in four Irish cities …

Background Household headship with decision-making power may have a positive
influence on life satisfaction in older adults. This study examines the associations of several …