@article{ref1,
title="Childhood interpersonal trauma and depression of middle-aged and older adults in China: the mediation effect of social integration",
journal="Journal of aging and health",
year="2023",
author="Zhou, Jia-Jia and Zhou, Shuai",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: This study investigates the associations between five types of childhood interpersonal trauma (CIT) and depression in mid-later life, as well as the mediation roles of social integration in the associations. <br><br>METHODS: Two waves of data from a nationally representative survey in China were used, with participants aged 45 years and older (N = 14,180). Measures of CIT included physical abuse, physical neglect, emotional neglect, bullying victimization, and exposure to interparental violence. Binary logistic regression and Karlson-Holm-Breen mediation analysis were used as statistical methods. <br><br>RESULTS: People who were bullied, physically abused, and witnessed interparental violence during childhood were more likely to develop depression in mid-later years. The associations between CIT and depression were mediated by satisfaction with marriage, satisfaction with children, and perceived social support. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Although CIT elevates the risk of depression in later life, effective interventions that strengthen integration across family and social domains could benefit mental health.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0898-2643",
doi="10.1177/08982643231197081",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/08982643231197081"
}