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According to the broaden-and-build theory, positive emotions can broaden our awareness and build psychological resources, which leads to better psychological outcomes. Previous studies demonstrated that hope partially mediates the association between positive emotions and life satisfaction in college students. Yet, there has no similar model been tested among older adults. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the mediating role of hope agency and pathways in the association between positive emotions and life satisfaction. Three hundred and forty-one Chinese community-dwelling older adults (mean = 70.83, SD = 9.16) were asked to complete a survey questionnaire comprising measures assessing positive emotions, hope, life satisfaction, and other sociodemographic variables. Results showed that hope agency, but not hope pathways, partially mediated the relationship between positive emotions and life satisfaction. We discussed the importance of these initial findings concerning positive emotions and hope as predictors of life satisfaction in the older adult population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aims: This study investigated the relationships between specific types of social participation and well‐being variables (i.e., life satisfaction, positive affect, negative affect, symptoms of depression and anxiety) in Chinese older adults in Hong Kong. Methods: This study was a cross‐sectional study. A convenience sample of 341 participants aged 55–95 years (mean, 70.92; SD, 9.03) was recruited to complete a survey questionnaire during the COVID‐19 pandemic (between April and June 2022). Five hierarchical multiple regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationships between different types of social participation (physical, cultural, recreational, religious, and voluntary work) and outcome variables. Results: After controlling for covariates, it was revealed that only physical activities were associated with all outcome variables. Religious and cultural activities were positively related to positive affect, while an inverse relationship was found between recreational activities and anxiety. Conclusions: With the restrictions on social participation arising from the COVID‐19 pandemic, these findings suggest that promoting different types of social interactions might foster various aspects of well‐being in Chinese older adults. To achieve successful aging, the role of physical activities might be of paramount importance even under adverse situations. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; 24: 364–369. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Social networks play a vital role in facilitating late‐life health and well‐being. The current research sought to examine the psychometric properties of the abbreviated Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS‐6) among community‐dwelling Hong Kong Chinese older adults and to explore the association between social network and well‐being indicators such as life satisfaction, functional social support, loneliness and anxiety. Methods: We administered the LSNS‐6 scale to 324 older adults (mean = 71.70, SD = 8.58, range: 58–95). We performed confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to confirm the construct validity. Cronbach's alpha was chosen for internal consistency estimation. Correlational analysis was performed between LSNS‐6 scale and other measures to ascertain the convergent validity. Results: The two‐factor model of LSNS‐6 indicated an adequate fit. The goodness‐of‐fit index values for the model were χ2/df = 2.61, CFI = 0.98, RSMEA = 0.07, SRMR = 0.05. The internal consistency of the scale was α = 0.75. It also demonstrated good construct validity in measuring the social network and acceptable convergent validity to other measures. Conclusions: The LSNS‐6, according to current findings, can be a valid reference to the social network of Hong Kong older adults, enabling researchers and clinicians to investigate and develop further corresponding remedies for those in need. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]