How does widowhood and social participation impact on the health of older adults: Evidence from a national survey in China
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Social participation significantly contributes to an individual's wellbeing, and it is particularly crucial for older adults who have lost their spouse. Using cross-sectional data of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS 2018), this paper employs a logit model to examine the effects of widowhood, social participation, and their interaction on the health of the elderly. The findings indicate that social participation has a more pronounced positive effect on the health of widowed elderly individuals and can mitigate the health problems associated with widowhood. The findings indicate that social participation has a more pronounced positive effect on the health of widowed elderly individuals and can mitigate the health problems associated with widowhood.
Source: Social Work in Health Care
Authors: He Zhu, Xinyi Li, Honglin Chen
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7126220473