Therapeutic Science for Rehabilitation (재활치료과학)

Korean Society of Neurological Occupational Therapy (대한신경계작업치료학회)
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Mediating Role of Social Network Support in the Relationship Between Depression and Online Social Networking

우울과 온라인 사회관계망의 관계에서 오프라인 사회관계망의 매개 역할

  • Kim, In-Hye (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Graduate School of University) ;
  • Park, Hae-Yean (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, College of Software Digital Healthcare Convergence, Yonsei University) ;
  • Nam, Sang-Hun (Yonsei New-normal Lifestyle Research Center, Yonsei University)
  • 김인혜 (연세대학교 일반대학원 작업치료학과) ;
  • 박혜연 (연세대학교 소프트웨어디지털헬스케어융합대학 작업치료학과) ;
  • 남상훈 (연세대학교 초고령사회 뉴노멀 라이프스타일 연구소)
  • Received : 2024.05.07
  • Accepted : 2024.06.19
  • Published : 2024.08.31
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Abstract

Objective : This study investigated the effects of depression on online and offline social interactions among middle-aged and older adults with the aim of enhancing their social connectivity and mental well-being. Methods : Utilizing the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and the Lubben Social Network Scale-6, this study assessed depression and social relationships in 429 middle-aged adults. We explored the mediation effects of offline relationships on online interactions using path analysis and the Sobel test. Results : Significant links were found between depression and social relationships in a cohort of educated males averaging 63 years of age. Offline interactions mediated 32% of the influence of depression on online relationships, with strong model fit indices emphasizing the importance of offline social interactions. Conclusion : This study highlights the role of active engagement in online and offline networks in improving mental health and managing the impact of depression on social activity among older adults, helping prevent isolation.

목적 : 이 연구는 중년 및 노년층의 온라인 및 오프라인 사회적 상호작용에 대한 우울증의 영향을 조사하여 사회적 연결성과 정신적 웰빙을 향상시키기 위함이다. 연구방법 : 환자 건강 설문지(Patient Health Questionnaire-9)와 루벤의 사회 네트워크 척도(Lubben Social Network Scale-6)를 사용하여 429명의 중년 성인의 우울증과 사회적 관계를 평가하였다. 경로 분석과 소벨 검정을 사용하여 오프라인 관계가 온라인 상호작용에 미치는 매개 효과를 탐구하였다. 결과 : 교육 수준이 높은 평균 63세의 남성 코호트에서 우울증과 사회적 관계 사이에 유의미한 연관성을 확인하였다. 오프라인 상호작용은 우울증이 온라인 관계에 미치는 영향의 32%를 매개하였다. 결론 : 이 연구는 온라인 및 오프라인 네트워크에서의 적극적인 참여가 노인의 정신 건강을 개선하고 우울증이 사회 활동에 미치는 영향을 관리하며 고립을 방지하는 데 도움이 될 수 있는 역할이 존재함을 확인하였다.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea and the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF2021S1A3A2A02096338).

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