Are Friendship Characteristics Associated With Mental Health Declines Among Older Adults With and Without Acquired Activities of Daily Living Limitation?

Kenzie Latham-Mintus, Matthew Manierre, Brianna Goddard, Max Dearing, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, IU Indianapolis, Department of Arts, and Technology, Clarkston University

Research on Aging: An International Bimonthly Journal

Published online on December 23, 2025

Abstract

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Older adults with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) limitation typically report worse mental health. Friendships may prevent major mental health declines among older adults, and this association may vary by ADL limitation status. Using data from Health and ...