Associations between employment and mental health of older workers with disparate conditions: Evidence from China.
Geriatr Nurs
; 56: 244-251, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study aimed to examine associations between the employment of older people and mental health across demographic characteristics, socioeconomic conditions, and health status, with a focus on pensions.METHODS:
This study included 4,512 participants aged 60-69 from the CLASS in 2014. A multiple linear regression was conducted to investigate the association between employment and mental health. A causal forest model was applied to estimate the heterogeneous treatment effects.RESULTS:
Employed individuals (n = 1,295) reported better mental health than their non-employed counterparts. This association displayed significant heterogeneity, primarily attributed to pensions. Those with lower pensions may be compelled to work due to financial reasons, thus offsetting the health-promotion effect of employment.CONCLUSION:
Employment may benefit the mental health of older adults, which has a more significant marginal effect on those who are men, older, urban residents, without a spouse, below primary education, receiving more pensions, and less family and friend support.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Saúde Mental
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Emprego
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Geriatr Nurs
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article