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A self-designed questionnaire was used to conduct the survey. Binary logistic stepwise regression analysis was used to determine the influencing factors.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Results<\/jats:title>The binary logistic stepwise regression analyses showed that being in a community that regularly organizes activities for the older adult, occasionally participating in community-organized activities for the older adult, being willing to accept help from other older adult people, being willing to provide help to other older adult people, and not living alone were more likely to participate in mutual support.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Conclusion<\/jats:title>The government and community organizations should play a role in guiding and safeguarding policies, while also strengthening the promotion of mutual support within the community. 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