Given the current interest in social participation, this article focuses on existing measures
that (1) include the four dimensions of formal social participation–breadth, intensity, duration …

Background Successful peer volunteering is central to many community-based, active
ageing initiatives. This study synthesises the perspectives of a range of stakeholders …

The authors examined whether purposeful walking with peers at least once a week
contributes to better behavioral and health outcomes in older adults than primarily walking …

Mechanisms underlying the relationship between parenthood and happiness are not well
understood in all contexts; most existing studies focus on the working-age population in high …

Health-promoting behaviors are beneficial for enhancing the older adults' health, and
several factors such as individual, culture, and social factors influence them. Previous …

This study investigates the effects of socioeconomic status on health among older adults in
China. It uses three waves of the nationally representative Chinese Longitudinal Healthy …

Background With the disintegration of the extended family in recent years, the empty-nest
phenomenon is increasingly common in China and the health of empty nesters is attracting …

Abstract Introduction and Aims Most studies on tobacco and alcohol consumption
empirically model the two behaviours separately. The primary aim of this study was to …

The results of this thesis highlight the potential of using peers (ie, similar-aged individuals) to
lead walking groups for promoting physical activity and health in older adults. Results inform …

Using three waves of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey in 2005, 2008–
2009, and 2011–2012, this study investigates the effect of health insurance on health care …