Table 2.
Association between functional and structural characteristics of social networks and depressive symptoms calculated using multivariate linear regression models adjusted for age and sex.
| Characteristic | aβ | 95% CI 1 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional characteristics of social network | |||
| Peer-to-peer support | −1.01 | −1.52; −0.50 | <0.001 |
| Supervisor support | −1.20 | −1.67; −0.74 | <0.001 |
| Work-to-private life interference (WLI) | 1.24 | 0.74; 1.74 | <0.001 |
| Structural characteristics of social network | |||
| Distance | 0.00 | 0.00; 0.00 | 0.636 |
| Family members | −0.81 | −1.54; −0.08 | 0.031 |
| Having a partner (ref. = No) | −1.42 | −2.58; −0.25 | 0.017 |
| Cohabitation (ref. = Alone) | −1.13 | −2.32; 0.06 | 0.062 |
| Social participation | −2.13 | −2.49; −1.76 | <0.001 |
aβ: adjusted beta; CI: confidence interval; 1 Adjustment: age and sex.