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Three hypotheses were tested: 1) Increased religious attendance is associated with fewer depressive symptoms, 2) Greater church-based social ties are linked to fewer depressive symptoms, and 3) The relationship between religious attendance and depressive symptoms is mediated by church-based social ties. Depressive symptoms were measured using an eight-item CES-D scale, and four waves of data (2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016) were analyzed using Ordinary Least Squares, Logit regressions, and Lagged Dependent Variable models. Findings suggest that more frequent religious attendance in 2010 was associated with fewer depressive symptoms in the shorter term (2014) and the longer term (2016). Moreover, church-based friendships mediated this relationship in 2016. These results provide insights into how religious participation impacts psychological well-being, which can inform interventions aimed at reducing depressive symptoms in older adults.: : religious attendance, church-based social ties, depressive symptoms, mediation, HRS","cbCaimByQcfqlNd5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimByQcfqlNd5","pdf",716769,"English","# Religious attendance and depressive symptoms\n## Study hypotheses and data sources\n## Measures and statistical approach\n## Key findings and implications","[{\"question\":\"What is the main research question of the study?\",\"answer\":\"Whether church-based social ties mediate the relationship between religious attendance and depressive symptoms among older adults.\"},{\"question\":\"How are depressive symptoms measured in the study?\",\"answer\":\"Depressive symptoms are assessed using an eight-item CES-D scale.\"},{\"question\":\"Which social tie specifically mediated the relationship, and when?\",\"answer\":\"Church-based friendships mediated the relationship in 2016.\"}]","Religious Attendance and Depressive Symptoms - Church-based Social Ties - Mediating Role | PDF",1790645158]