ArticleAustralasian journal on ageing2025
Community engagement and life satisfaction amongst older adults in Chengdu, China: Moderated mediation by social capital, gender and age.
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- Empowerment Model for The Elderly and Community to Improve the Welfare of the Elderly.F1000Research · 2026Article
- The effect of social capital on infectious disease-specific health literacy among community residents: the chain mediating effect of family health and psychological capital.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Migration status and internet use: gender differences in mental health among rural older adults in China.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Community engagement and life satisfaction amongst older adults in Chengdu, China: Moderated mediation by social capital, gender and age.Australasian journal on ageing · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo explore the association between community engagement and life satisfaction amongst older adults, with a focus on the mediating effect of social capital and the moderating effects of gender and age.
methodsThis study used structural equation modelling to analyse data from a sample of 1036 older adults in Chengdu, China, examining both the direct and indirect effects of community engagement on life satisfaction through social capital, and whether the relations moderated by gender and age. Model fit was evaluated using χ
resultsThe findings indicated a significant positive relationship between community engagement and social capital (β = .54) as well as between social capital and life satisfaction (β = .28). Social capital fully mediated the association between community engagement and life satisfaction. Moderation analysis revealed that the effects of community engagement and social capital on life satisfaction were stronger amongst older males (β = .57 and .32) than older females (β = .52 and .26).
conclusionsThis study highlights the significant role of community engagement in enhancing social capital and life satisfaction amongst older adults in China, particularly for males and individuals aged 70 years or older. Findings indicate that policymakers should prioritise the development and implementation of community engagement programs specifically designed to support older men and individuals aged 70 years or older. It underscores the importance of culturally specific strategies for promoting active ageing in China.
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