Satisfaction with grave visitation and depressive symptoms among community-dwelling older Japanese adults.
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| Title: | Satisfaction with grave visitation and depressive symptoms among community-dwelling older Japanese adults. |
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| Authors: | Hidaka, Yuma (AUTHOR), Tabira, Takayuki (AUTHOR), Maruta, Michio (AUTHOR), Makizako, Hyuma (AUTHOR), Han, Gwanghee (AUTHOR), Shimokihara, Suguru (AUTHOR), Akasaki, Yoshihiko (AUTHOR), Kamasaki, Taishiro (AUTHOR), Kukizaki, Wataru (AUTHOR), Nakahara, Rena (AUTHOR), Kubozono, Takuro (AUTHOR), Ohishi, Mitsuru (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Mental Health, Religion & Culture. Jan2025, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p95-109. 15p. |
| Subjects: | Statistical correlation, Cross-sectional method, Pearson correlation (Statistics), Poisson distribution, Satisfaction, Independent living, T-test (Statistics), Interviewing, Psychology & religion, Descriptive statistics, Chi-squared test, Mann Whitney U Test, Disease prevalence, Rites & ceremonies, Surveys, Research, Neuropsychological tests, Interment, Psychological tests, Comparative studies, Data analysis software, Mental depression, Regression analysis, Psychosocial factors, Old age |
| Geographic Terms: | Japan |
| Abstract: | This cross-sectional observational study aimed to clarify the relationship between satisfaction with grave visitation and depressive symptoms among Japanese older adults. We analysed older adults who participated in a community health survey (n = 1025). Participants selected meaningful activities from the 95-item Aid for Decision-Making in Occupation Choice and rated their satisfaction on a five-point scale. Depression symptoms were assessed using the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale. Grave visitation ranked fourth among all activities and was the most frequently chosen social activity. Higher satisfaction with grave visitation was associated with a significantly lower prevalence of depression, particularly in the hopelessness dimension. After adjusting for potential covariates in a Poisson regression analysis, satisfaction with grave visitation was significantly related to depression symptoms (prevalence ratio,.58; 95% confidence interval,.35–.96). Discussing beliefs about the deceased and ancestors and helping to increase satisfaction with grave visitation may help alleviate depressive symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | This cross-sectional observational study aimed to clarify the relationship between satisfaction with grave visitation and depressive symptoms among Japanese older adults. We analysed older adults who participated in a community health survey (n = 1025). Participants selected meaningful activities from the 95-item Aid for Decision-Making in Occupation Choice and rated their satisfaction on a five-point scale. Depression symptoms were assessed using the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale. Grave visitation ranked fourth among all activities and was the most frequently chosen social activity. Higher satisfaction with grave visitation was associated with a significantly lower prevalence of depression, particularly in the hopelessness dimension. After adjusting for potential covariates in a Poisson regression analysis, satisfaction with grave visitation was significantly related to depression symptoms (prevalence ratio,.58; 95% confidence interval,.35–.96). Discussing beliefs about the deceased and ancestors and helping to increase satisfaction with grave visitation may help alleviate depressive symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 13674676 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13674676.2025.2516583 |
