Do Local Social Hierarchies Matter for Mental Health? A Study of Neighborhood Social Status and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults

Discussion. These findings suggest that an older adult’s relative position in a local social hierarchy is associated with his/her mental health, net of absolute position.

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Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - February 9, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kelley-Moore, J. A., Cagney, K. A., Skarupski, K. A., Everson-Rose, S. A., Mendes de Leon, C. F. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research