Mediating role of psychological resilience in the relationship between leisure-time activities and long-term mortality in older adults.

Chi Zhang, Siwei Sun, Xiaoyin Wei, Zhelin Li, Anying Bai, Xiaoyang Zhou, Chao Meng, Ji Shen, Ping Zeng, Guoqing Fan

The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Institute of Geriatrics, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology of National Health Commission, Beijing, 100730, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Participation in leisure-time activities (LTAs) is associated with lower mortality; however, the related mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. The aim of this study was to explore the mediating role of psychological resilience in the relationship between LTAs and all-cause mortality in community-dwelling older adults.

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Research summary

Psychological resilience mediates the relationship between leisure-time activities and long-term mortality in older adults. This paper is relevant as it explores factors that may influence longevity through psychological mechanisms, although it does not directly address root causes of aging.

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