Title | Heterogeneous trajectories of depressive symptoms in late middle age: Critical period, accumulation, and social mobility life course perspectives. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2018 |
Authors | Kwon, E, Kim, BR, Lee, H, Park, SJung |
Journal | Journal of Aging and Health |
Volume | 30 |
Issue | 7 |
Pagination | 1011-1041 |
ISSN Number | 1552-6887 |
Keywords | Depressive symptoms, Life trajectories, Socioeconomic factors |
Abstract | OBJECTIVE: This study investigated patterns of depressive symptoms and whether socioeconomic status (SES) across the life course affects these trajectories using the critical period, accumulation, and social mobility models. METHOD: This study uses data from 8,532 adults, age 51 to 64, collected over 12 years from the Health and Retirement Study (observations = 25,887). A latent class analysis was performed to examine distinct depressive symptom trajectories; life course models were studied with multinomial logistic regression. RESULTS: Four heterogeneous latent classes were identified for depression: Declining, Low, Increasing, and High and Increasing. The High and Increasing group was associated with a disadvantaged childhood SES, accumulated exposure to socioeconomic risks, and persistent SES disadvantage supporting the three life course models. DISCUSSION: There was evidence of distinct profiles of depressive symptoms in late middle age and of interrelated life course mechanisms underlying the influences of childhood SES on later life depression. |
DOI | 10.1177/0898264317704540 |
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Alternate Journal | J Aging Health |
Citation Key | 9125 |
PubMed ID | 28553816 |