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ArticleBMC psychology2026

Learning interest and social-emotional competence in older adults: a moderated mediation model.

Jinyi Wu, Yanqing Ding, Huiqi Wu, Ruirang Zeng, Lixin Sun

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Article in BMC psychology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Jinyi WuSchool of Teacher Education (Physical Education), Taizhou University, Taizhou, China.
Yanqing DingCollege of Teacher Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Huiqi WuCollege of Teacher Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China.
Ruirang ZengCollege of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China. zengruirang@nbu.edu.cn.
Lixin SunSchool of Teacher Education (Physical Education), Taizhou University, Taizhou, China. sunlixin80@163.com.

Funding

General Project on Pedagogy of the National Social Science Foundation BJA240163
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study investigates how learning interest influences the social-emotional competence of older adults by proposing a moderated mediation model. Self-identity acts as a mediator between learning interest and social-emotional competence, while peer relationships serve as a potential moderator. This approach enhances understanding of the link between learning interest and social-emotional competence and offers insights for promoting social-emotional development in older adults, aiding their social integration. Using a questionnaire method, 461 older adults (69% female, 31% male; aged 50-80+) were surveyed on learning interest, self-identity, peer relationships, and social-emotional competence. Results showed: (1) learning interest significantly predicts social-emotional competence (β = 0.42, p < 0.001); (2) self-identity mediates the relationship, with a mediation effect of 58.33%; (3) peer relationships moderate the impacts of learning interest on self-identity and social-emotional competence, with stronger peer relationships enhancing these positive influences.

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EmotionsInterpersonal RelationsLearningSelf ConceptSocial SkillsAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedModels, PsychologicalPeer GroupLearning interestOlder adultsPeer relationshipsSelf-identitySocial-emotional competence

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PMID42174680
PMCPMC13371011

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