代际互动对老年心理健康的启示

Intergenerational Interaction and Its Implications for Elderly Mental Health

随着全球人口老龄化的加剧,老年人心理健康问题成为社会关注的焦点。代际互动作为一种促进跨年龄段交流与合作的新兴社会互动模式,展示出其在缓解老年人孤独感、抑郁情绪及延缓认知功能衰退方面的潜力。本文探讨了代际互动对老年人心理健康的积极影响,分析了代际互动在情感支持、认知功能维护和社会参与等方面的具体作用。最后,结合家庭、社区、社会及政策制度等多层面的实践经验,提出促进代际互动、优化老年人心理健康环境的策略与建议,以期为相关政策制定者与实践工作者提供参考,推动构建和谐、包容的老龄化社会。As the global population ages, the mental health of the elderly has become a focal point of societal concern. Intergenerational interaction, an emerging social interaction model promoting cross-age communication and cooperation, shows potential in alleviating loneliness and depression among the elderly and delaying cognitive decline. This paper explores the positive impacts of intergenerational interaction on the mental health of the elderly, analyzing its specific roles in emotional support, cognitive function maintenance, and social participation. Finally, combining practical experiences from family, community, society, and policy levels, it proposes strategies and suggestions to promote intergenerational interaction and optimize the mental health environment for the elderly. The aim is to provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners to foster a harmonious and inclusive aging society.