This book introduces part of the advances of the aging research conducted by Dr. Yang Wang and his collaborators since 2022. It covers several topics related to older adults, including their psychological and social well-being, their role as caregivers and care receivers, the impact of the maltreatment experience in early life, and how witnessing elder abuse could influence children. This book is composed of nine research articles and manuscripts. Most of the studies were conducted in China or USA, using nationally representative sample. This book is a valuable resource for readers who care about older adults’ well-being and the advancement of it.
表中的内容
Introduction.- Association Between Age and Loneliness in Different Residential Type and Gender
Groups: Evidence from China.- Productive Activities and Loneliness Among Japanese Middle Aged and Older Adults.- Trajectories of Depressive Symptoms and Memory Function and Their Correlation in Late Life by Gender.- A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Childhood Maltreatment on Elderly Depression.- Health Effects of Children’s Witnessing of Elder Abuse: Evidence from Six Major Cities in China.- The Association Between Spousal Caregiver Status and Psychological Well-Being Among Older Adults.- Psychological Well-Being, Spousal Caregiving, and Utilization of Healthcare Services Among Older Adults.- Death Anxiety and Willingness to Work in Geriatric Care: The Role of Contact with Older Adults.- Relationship of Emotional Intelligence and Ageism of Chinese Medical and Nursing Students: Gratitude as Mediator.- Conclusion.
关于作者
Dr. Wang received his Ph.D. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2019. He is an assistant professor at the Department of Social Work and Social Policy, School of Sociology and Population Studies, Renmin University of China. His research interest lies in gerontological social work and health social work, especially the psychological and social well-being of caregivers and care receivers, as well as the corresponding psycho-social support to them.
Dr. Wang also serves in China Association of Social Workers: Medical Social Work Commission, China Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics: Palliative Care Committee, China Anti-cancer Association: Palliative Care and Education Committee. Since 2020, Dr. Wang has been PI or the primary member of 9 projects.
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