How is volunteering associated with reduced mortality? A mediator-wide approach.

Julia S Nakamura, Koichiro Shiba, Baoyi Shi, Rachel S Leong, Tyler J VanderWeele, Eric S Kim

University of British Columbia, Department of Psychology.University of British Columbia, Department of Psychology. · pubmed

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Abstract

Volunteering has been repeatedly associated with reduced mortality in older adults, yet research examining the mechanisms explaining this association remains limited. We evaluated potentially modifiable mediators, and combinations of mediators, that may underlie the volunteering-mortality association.

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Research summary

Volunteering is associated with reduced mortality in older adults through various modifiable mediators. This paper is relevant as it explores the potential mechanisms linking social engagement and longevity, which could inform interventions aimed at improving health outcomes in aging populations.

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