Table 2 Intergenerational solidarity variables and mental health outcomes of respondents

 Spent time with an elder

39.0

40.0

37.8

0.15

 Would turn to an elder or grandparent for support

8.9

9.3

8.3

0.19

 Perceived mental health (fair or poor)

12.2

13.9

9.9

< 0.001

 Mood disorders

14.7

19.1

9.3

< 0.001

 Anxiety

14.6

19.0

9.1

< 0.001

 Suicidal thoughts (last 12 months)

5.3

5.7

4.8

0.23

 Attempted suicide (last 12 months)

1.3

1.7

0.9

0.02