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When minds and networks matter: how mental health and social capital shape social frailty in older adults

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  • Sarah Almutairi

  • Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta

  • Ibrahim Alasqah

  • Mona Metwally El-Sayed

  • Safia Gomaa Mohammed

  • Ahmed Abdellah Othman

  • Haitham Mokhtar Mohamed Abdallah

  • Shaimaa Mohamed Amin

  • May 28, 2026

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    Social frailty is a significant concern in aging, influenced by psychological distress and social capital among older adults in Egypt.

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    The study involved 316 adults aged 60 and older, utilizing validated scales to assess psychological distress, social capital, and social frailty.

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    Results indicated a positive correlation between psychological distress and social frailty, while social capital showed a negative correlation.

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    Higher psychological distress and lower social capital were identified as independent predictors of social frailty, explaining 13.5% of the variance.

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    The findings suggest the need for integrated interventions addressing mental well-being and social networks to mitigate social frailty in older adults.

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When minds and networks matter: how mental health and social capital shape social frailty in older adults

  • by Sarah Almutairi, Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta, Ibrahim Alasqah, Mona Metwally El-Sayed, Safia Gomaa Mohammed, Ahmed Abdellah Othman, Haitham Mokhtar Mohamed Abdallah, Shaimaa Mohamed Amin

  • May 28, 2026

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