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ArticleBMC psychology2025

Functional disability and depressive symptoms among centenarians in Nanjing, China: the mediating role of leisure activities and attitudes toward aging.

Xin Xu, Yaolin Pei, Yuan Zhao, Bei Wu

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Xin XuPopulation Research Institute, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210042, China.
Yaolin PeiSchool of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, 78712, USA.
Yuan ZhaoSchool of Geography, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
Bei WuNew York University Shanghai, Shanghai, 200126, China. bei.wu@nyu.edu.

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Jiangsu Social Science Foundation Project 22SHC006National Social Science Foundation of China 25CRK015
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study examines the association between functional disability and depressive symptoms among Chinese centenarians, and the mediating role of leisure activities and attitudes toward aging in this association.

methodsThe data were obtained from a cross-sectional household survey of 185 centenarians in Nanjing. We used Ordinary least squares (OLS) and structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine the associations between functional disability, leisure activities, attitudes toward aging, and depressive symptoms.

resultsFunctional disability was positively associated with depressive symptoms (b = 0.24, p < 0.001). Both leisure activities (34.2%) and attitudes toward aging (82.3%) partially mediated the association between functional disability and depressive symptoms among centenarians.

conclusionsOur findings suggest that engaging in leisure activities and fostering a positive attitude toward aging may help very old adults maintain their mental well-being, despite declines in physical functioning.

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AgingAttitude to HealthDepressionLeisure ActivitiesPersons with DisabilitiesAged, 80 and overChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleAttitudes toward agingCentenarianDepressive symptomsFunctional disabilityLeisure activities

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PMCPMC12857160

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