Facteurs sociaux et cliniques associés à la santé mentale des personnes âgées de 50 ans et plus : cas de l’Allemagne à partir des données de l’enquête Share

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Supervisors

Rizzi, Ester Lucia ; Masquelier, Bruno

Faculty

Faculté des sciences économiques, sociales, politiques et de communication

Degree label

Master de spécialisation en méthodes quantitatives en sciences sociales

Abstract

enIn a global context marked by rapid population ageing, mental health among older adults has become a major public health concern. While existing literature mainly focuses on social factors associated with older adults’ mental health, this study takes a broader perspective by examining social and clinical dimensions together, including healthcare consultations and the presence of chronic diseases. The aim is to identify social and clinical factors linked to mental health among individuals aged 50 years and over, in order to inform prevention strategies and health promotion policies. The analysis is based on data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE), using a sample of 1,853 adults aged 50 and over living in Germany. Depression level was used as an indicator of mental health. Chi-square tests and logistic regression models were applied to examine the associations between socio-demographic and clinical characteristics and the risk of emotional distress. The results show that gender, lack of physical activity, and the presence of comorbidities are significantly associated with a higher risk of emotional distress. These findings highlight the importance of integrated public policies addressing both social and clinical determinants to preserve older adults’ mental health