Publications by authors named "Julia Juan Wang"
Aim: This research aimed to comprehensively explore the impact of diverse challenges encountered by older adults on the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It delved into how these effects vary depending on individuals' levels of trust in authority and medical professionals, providing a nuanced understanding of the interplay between external challenges, personal trust, and mental health outcomes in the older population.
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed significant hardships, particularly on the ageing population, with potential psychological repercussions such as PTSD.
Social Capital and Mental Wellbeing of Older People Migrating along with Adult Children in Shenzhen, China.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The study explores 'older people migrating along' (OPMA) with their adult children in China, highlighting their unique challenges regarding mental health.
- - Limited research exists on how social capital affects OPMA’s mental health, prompting this study to survey 399 participants.
- - Findings reveal that bonding social capital relates only to subjective happiness, while bridging social capital positively impacts multiple mental health indicators, suggesting that enhancing community connections can improve OPMA's mental wellbeing.
Experience of Chinese Recent Retirees on the Effects of Retirement on Healthy Ageing in Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
February 2023
This study examined perspectives of recent retirees in Shenzhen and Hong Kong on how retirement influenced their healthy ageing. It investigated retirees' perceptions of healthy ageing and the ways in which healthy ageing connected with retirees' transition into retirement. A qualitative design with narrative interviews was used to interview twelve recent retirees in Shenzhen and thirteen in Hong Kong.
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