Abstract:

ＯｂｊｅｃｔｉｖｅTo explore the relationship between familial factors and mental health in elderly people in Beijing. ＭｅｔｈｏｄｓA sample of 1706 elderly people living in Beijing was investigated, and they received the examination with self evaluation scale and CESD.The data  on demographic characteristics, living conditions and health  were surveyed.Ｒｅｓｕｌｔｓ Familial factor affected the mental
health of elderly people.Those who lived alone,mateless,in an inharmonious family, or were not respected in family and did not speak up  one’s mind had poor mental health.
 ＣｏｎｃｌｕｓｉｏｎｓThe mental health of elderly people is affected by familial factors. Good family relationship can decrease the incidence of mental problems.The traditional virtue of Chinese people of  respecting the old and maintaining a harmonious family relationship should be carried forward.

Key words: family, mental health, aged