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@#ObjectiveTo explore the current status of physical exercise of older adults and its effect on depression.Methods270 subjects from three living strata(public,community and hospital) were randomly investigated by the Geriatric Depression Scale-short form(GDS-s) and the self-designing Geriatric Exercise Scale.ResultsOlder adults had a higher risk of suffering from depression.There were significant differences between attitudes and prevalence rates among the subjects in three environments.Exercises had significant influence on older adults' depression,with the more negative attitude,less frequency,shorter exercising time,less companions,worse feeling after doing exercises,the more serious of one's depression.The demographic variables had also significant influence on both exercise and depression of older adults.ConclusionDoing exercise is one of the important measures to prevent,reduce and overcome depression of older adults.
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@# Objective To explore the psychologically adaptive process of landless farmers in urbanization after their lands were expropriated. MethodsBased on literatures analysis, the case study of community where landless farmers live was conducted. ResultsSocial mentality of landless farmers varied across different periods since new China set up,and the psychologically adaptive process of landless farmers in urbanization involve in many aspects such as changing of social role,psychological adjustation for obtaining employment,and accustoming to urban culture. ConclusionIt is suggested that training and instruction for improving citizenizing process of landless farmers should be offered.