Title | The Effect of Productive Activities on Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults With Dual Sensory Loss. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | McDonnall, MCapella |
Journal | Res Aging |
Volume | 33 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 234-255 |
Date Published | 2011 May |
ISSN Number | 1552-7573 |
Abstract | The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ability of three productive activities (paid employment, volunteer work, and informal helping) to mitigate the negative effects of dual sensory loss (DSL) on depressive symptoms among older adults. Multilevel modeling was used to analyze longitudinal data from the nationally representative Health and Retirement Study. The sample consisted of 2,688 persons: 1,380 who developed DSL during the study and 1,308 who did not. Although participation in each of the productive activities was associated with fewer depressive symptoms for older adults with DSL, volunteering was also the only variable that moderated the relationship between DSL and depressive symptoms. Persons with a DSL who volunteered exhibited a larger decrease in depressive symptoms compared to persons without sensory loss who volunteered. A volunteer intervention for older adults with DSL may be a viable option to help reduce depression in this population. |
DOI | 10.1177/0164027511399106 |
User Guide Notes | |
Endnote Keywords | Older people/Mental depression/Intervention/Hearing Disorders/Visually Impaired Persons/Aging |
Endnote ID | 62510 |
Alternate Journal | Res Aging |
Citation Key | 7593 |
PubMed ID | 21686087 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC3115554 |
Grant List | R03 AG029355 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States R03 AG029355-01A1 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States |