Hand Grip Strength and Depression in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Kwon Sooyoung, Kim Gwang Suk
Primary Institution: Yonsei University
Hypothesis
What is the longitudinal relationship between hand grip strength and depressive symptoms in older adults?
Conclusion
The study found that lower hand grip strength is associated with higher depressive symptoms in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The study analyzed data from four waves of the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging.
- No significant cross-lagged path was observed between hand grip strength and depressive symptoms.
- A concurrent negative relationship was significant only at baseline.
- The same pattern was observed in men, while women showed a partially inverse association.
Takeaway
If older people have weaker hand grips, they might feel sadder. This study looked at how these two things are connected over time.
Methodology
The study used a random intercept cross-lagged panel model to analyze data from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging.
Limitations
The study may not fully capture the complexity of the relationship between hand grip strength and depressive symptoms.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of participants was 74.38 years, with 44.1% being men.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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