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Üzar-Özçetin YS, Connolly M, Frawley T, Drennan J, Timmins F, Barnard M, Blake C, Di Placido M, Donnelly S, Doyle G, Fealy G, Fitzgerald K, Gallagher P, Guerin S, Mangiarotti E, McNulty J, Mucheru D, O' Neill D, O' Donnell D, Ryder M, Segurado R, Stokes D, Wells J, Čartolovni A. From the ground up: stakeholders' representations of the Irish longitudinal study on ageing (TILDA). PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2024; 29:1619-1634. [PMID: 39312721 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2024.2402002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
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Healthy ageing, which is the target of life' s later developmental stage, can be achieved through building a wise perspective towards life and existence. However, it may not be achievable for older people when the societal sources are limited. The TILDA project aimed to evaluate the associated factors with healthy ageing and to transfer that knowledge into practice. Hence, determining the perspectives of older people support and advocacy organisations on the enablers and facilitators of the healthy ageing strategies of TILDA is essential to gain a better understanding of the project and plan future strategies. This study aimed to investigate how the TILDA project has influenced or impacted upon these organisations from education, policy, or practice perspectives. The participants (n = 15) included in the study's sample were reached through representative organisations acting to support older people in the Republic of Ireland. Semi-structured interviews were conducted online via Zoom. A systematic thematic data analysis procedure was followed, and three themes emerged from the qualitative data, revealing the perceptions of participants about the TILDA project: (1) Limitations of TILDA, (2) Contributions of TILDA, and (3) Future recommendations for TILDA. In conclusion, among the disadvantages of TILDA, the most significant is not being representative and visible enough; it is evident that it is pivotal to develop a more inclusive culture of TILDA with close cooperation and effective marketing strategies. It is also apparent that TILDA has several advantages that include providing insights into ageing and rich data to plan future support for older people.
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- Yeter Sinem Üzar-Özçetin
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, Health Sciences Centre (SNMHS), University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, Health Sciences Centre (SNMHS), University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
- Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, Health Sciences Centre (SNMHS), University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, Health Sciences Centre (SNMHS), University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, Health Sciences Centre (SNMHS), University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, Health Sciences Centre (SNMHS), University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Culture, Politics and Society, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice, University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- College of Business, University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, Health Sciences Centre (SNMHS), University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore, University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, Health Sciences Centre (SNMHS), University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Psychology, University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- School of Medicine, University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, Health Sciences Centre (SNMHS), University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Dublin, Ireland
- Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, Health Sciences Centre (SNMHS), University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, Health Sciences Centre (SNMHS), University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
- UCD Library, University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- UCD Library, University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Health Sciences, South East Technological University (SETU), Waterford, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, Digital healthcare ethics laboratory (Digit-HeaL), Catholic University of Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia
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Steward A, Hasche L. Do Internalized Age Stereotypes Mediate the Relationship Between Volunteering and Self-Efficacy for Adults 50+ Years of Age? Int J Aging Hum Dev 2024; 98:135-158. [PMID: 37337649 DOI: 10.1177/00914150231183139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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This cross-sectional study examined whether internalized age stereotypes mediate the relationship between volunteering and self-efficacy for adults 50+ years of age. A convenience sample of volunteers (n = 173) residing in the United States of America Mountain West completed a 15-min, online survey. The independent variable was number of volunteer hours per week (mean = 6.44, SD = 5.50). The dependent variable was self-efficacy measured by five, four-point items from the general self-efficacy scale (α = .83; mean = 3.57, SD = .38). The indirect effects of five internalized positive and five negative age stereotypes were tested. Results indicate that increased internalized positive, but not negative, age stereotypes partially mediated the relationship between volunteer hours and self-efficacy. Although positive age stereotypes have long been considered a form of ageism, the findings suggest that internalized positive age stereotypes may function as a form of esteem to enhance psychosocial well-being.
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- Andrew Steward
- Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA
- Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver, Denver, CO, USA
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- Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver, Denver, CO, USA
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Ayalon L, Roy S. Combatting ageism in the Western Pacific region. THE LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH. WESTERN PACIFIC 2023; 35:100593. [PMID: 37424682 PMCID: PMC10326689 DOI: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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The present viewpoint examines the manifestation of ageism, defined as stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination towards people because of their age, in the Western Pacific region. Research is still equivocal concerning the nature of ageism in the Western Pacific region, especially in East and South-East Asia (e.g., Eastern countries). There has been plenty of research to support as well as question the general notion of Eastern cultures and countries as being less ageist compared to Western cultures and countries at individual, interpersonal, and institutional levels. Although varied theoretical explanations have aimed to explain East-West differences in ageism such as the modernization theory, the pace of population aging, the proportion of older people in the country, cultural hypothesis, and GATEism, none of these theories fully accounts for the mixed findings. As such, it is safe to conclude that targeting ageism should be an important step in ensuring a world for all ages in Western Pacific countries.
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Jiménez-Etxebarria E, Jaureguizar Alboniga-Mayor J, Bernaras Iturrioz E. Cultural Image of Older People during the COVID-19 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:14644. [PMID: 36429380 PMCID: PMC9690729 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192214644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has made evident the exclusion to which older people may be subjected for reasons of age. This study delves into the cultural image of older adults during the pandemic from the perspective of people between 60 and 81 years of age. Through a qualitative methodology, the voices of 37 people have been collected through in-depth interviews. Two main themes are derived from the inductive analysis: on the one hand, the devaluation of older people, and on the other hand, the positive image of the older population as older and valid. We conclude that people over 60 years of age in the Basque Country denounce the stigma of low capacity attributed to the older population during the pandemic. They reject the signs of age-based overprotection manifested during the pandemic and highlight the vital experience by which older people could be considered referents in situations of social crisis. They reflect on the initiatives necessary to improve the cultural image of the older population and point out the opportunities for active ageing, education based on values and intergenerational relationships.
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- Eneritz Jiménez-Etxebarria
- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Basque Country UPV/EHU, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Basque Country UPV/EHU, 20018 Donostia, Spain
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Baek W, Lee GE. Subjective life expectancy of middle-aged and older adult cancer survivors: A cross-sectional study in Korea using age-specific subgroup analysis. Int J Older People Nurs 2022; 17:e12485. [PMID: 35701728 DOI: 10.1111/opn.12485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE As the population ages and the survival rate of cancer patients increases, long-term management of older adult cancer survivors has become important. Subjective life expectancy (SLE) is a concept that refers to an individual's particular predicted lifespan, which enables individuals to live an active life with hopeful expectations for the extension of a healthy life. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors related to SLE according to age group, to help enable middle-aged and older adult cancer survivors to actively live out their lives with a sense of control. DESIGN A descriptive, cross-sectional study was used. METHODS This study included 538 participants in the fifth to seventh survey data of the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging dataset. Moreover, we conducted multivariable regression analyses. RESULTS The participants of this study were 137 middle-aged (under 64 years), 196 young-old (65-74 years), 164 old-old (75-84 years) and 41 oldest-old (over 85 years) cancer survivors. The mean age of the participants was 71.22 ± 9.4 years. The factors related to SLE were employment status (β = 7.43, p = 0.018) and quality of life (QOL) (β = 0.25, p = 0.010) for the middle-aged group and age (β = -1.50, p = 0.002) and employment status (β = 10.44, p = 0.003), and QOL (β = 0.31, p < 0.001) in the young-old group; in the old-old group and oldest-old group, the predictors of SLE were QOL (β = 0.35, p = 0.004) and social network (β = 2.76, p = 0.018). CONCLUSION The SLE of middle-aged and older adult cancer survivors was different by age group, and related factors also varied by it. Therefore, an individual approach for each age group is required to effectively promote SLE. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE By developing and applying differentiated nursing interventions suitable for each age group for middle-aged and older adult cancer survivors, it should be possible to help them make a healthy transition with positive expectations for life extension.
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- Wonhee Baek
- College of Nursing, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam, South Korea
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- Office for Evaluation and Accreditation of Institutional Bioethics Committee, Korea National Institute for Bioethics Policy, Seoul, South Korea.,Yonsei University College of Nursing, Seoul, South of Korea
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