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Chen JJ, Liu LF, Chen SM. The Role of Place Attachment in the Relationship between Attitudes toward Aging and Subjective Well-Being among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Taiwan. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:981. [PMID: 38786392 PMCID: PMC11121142 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12100981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Subjective well-being presents a societal challenge for vulnerable older adults. This study aims to investigate the mediating role of place attachment in the relationship between attitudes toward aging and subjective well-being among community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan. Two waves of investigations were conducted to examine the interplay between attitudes toward aging, subjective well-being, and place attachment among older adults. In Wave I, 1190 participants were enrolled, revealing predominantly younger cohorts with substantial educational levels. The subsequent Wave II involved 483 participants, maintaining continuity in characteristics. Subjective well-being remained moderate across waves, with prevalent positive attitudes toward aging. Place attachment scores indicated moderate to high associations. After controlling for demographics, structural equation modeling (SEM) in both waves revealed significant positive associations: attitudes toward aging influenced well-being, attitudes toward aging were positively associated with place attachment, and place attachment was positively related to well-being. Mediation testing confirmed the mediating role of place attachment in the relationship between attitudes toward aging and well-being. These findings underscore the important role of place attachment. It is evident that improving attitudes toward aging is an effective intervention which can lead to a better sense of well-being by enhancing place attachment to empower civil society.
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- Jia-Jen Chen
- Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan;
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- Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan;
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- Department of Architecture, College of Planning and Design, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan;
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Velaithan V, Tan MM, Yu TF, Liem A, Teh PL, Su TT. The Association of Self-Perception of Aging and Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Systematic Review. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2024; 64:gnad041. [PMID: 37029753 PMCID: PMC10943510 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnad041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Self-perception of aging is an important psychosocial factor that can influence quality of life in older age. This review aimed to synthesize findings on the association between self-perception of aging and quality of life among older adults aged 60 and above. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A systematic search was conducted in 4 electronic databases (Ovid Medline, PsycInfo, CINAHL, and Web of Science). Studies conducted in English and including measures on the perception of aging and quality of life were included in this review. A total of 32 observational studies (21 cross-sectional, 8 longitudinal, 2 mixed-method, and 1 qualitative) met the inclusion criteria. Outcomes reported in the included studies were quality of life, physical health and functioning, psychological health, mental health, and general well-being. RESULTS Overall, 20 quantitative studies indicated a strong association between positive perception of aging and increased quality of life. Similarly, 9 quantitative studies demonstrated that negative perception of aging is associated with lower quality of life. Results of the mixed-method and qualitative studies indicated that older adults with higher morale and good physical capability had more positive perceptions of health. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS These results suggest that promoting a positive perception of aging and a self-care attitude would help to enhance older adults' quality of life and should be incorporated into future health promotions and interventions.
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- Vithya Velaithan
- Global Public Health, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Global Public Health, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- School of Arts and Social Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Global Public Health, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- School of Business, Gerontechnology Laboratory, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Global Public Health, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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Al Ali RE, Alrowaishd SA, Abu Thyab EZ, Almarzuqi RK, Al Awaji MI, Aldhahi MI, Ibrahim ZM. Enhancing the quality of life for physical therapists: insights from a cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1286727. [PMID: 38566797 PMCID: PMC10986363 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1286727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Background Physical Therapy profession is known for its demanding physical requirements. This increases the risk of attrition and work-related accidents and disorders that affect physical therapists' quality of life and work performance. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of physical activity level and other contributing factors on quality of life of physical therapists. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among practicing physical therapists (n = 258). The International Physical Activity Questionnaires-Short Form was used to measure physical activity levels and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire short form was used to measure the quality of life among physical therapists. Data was collected through a self-administered online survey using Microsoft Forms. Results The eligible participants were 258 out of 297. The highest percentage of physical therapists had a moderate physical activity level (45.35%) and the median for overall quality of life score was 63.27(52.73-73.59). There was a significant positive correlation between physical activity and age with overall quality of life score (rs = 0.41, p < 0.001; rs = 0.13, p < 0.036) respectively and a significant negative correlation between body mass index and overall quality of life score (rs = -0.13, p < 0.04). Conclusion The results obtained revealed that physical therapists mostly have moderate physical activity level and relatively good perceived quality of Life. Furthermore, our study identified significant correlations between physical activity, age, body mass index, and the overall quality of life among practicing physical therapists.
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- Rahaf Eid Al Ali
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Irshad CV, Lekha PPS, Azeez EPA, Rajan SI. Active and productive ageing in India: evidence from the time use pattern of ageing adults. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:718. [PMID: 37932680 PMCID: PMC10626682 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04428-6] [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] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND With the increasing proportion of older adults in India, it becomes essential to get an insight into the various influencing factors of successful ageing. However, the literature on successful ageing is minuscule in the Indian context. The present study attempted to understand successful ageing in terms of active and productive ageing by exploring their determining factors. METHODS The data were extracted from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) Wave-1 (2017-2018). We utilized self-reported time use information from the experimental module of the LASI. A total of 7837 ageing adults were included in the study. We employed descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis and a multinominal logistic regression model to examine the prevalence and the determinants of active and productive ageing. RESULTS The prevalence of inactive ageing was higher among the Indian ageing population (57.47%), followed by active ageing (29.59%) and productive ageing (12.94%). Poor sleep quality and the prevalence of morbidity and disability limited the ageing population from attaining active and productive ageing. Engagement in physical activity was significantly associated with active and productive ageing (β = 0.83, 99% CI: -0.72-0.94 and β = 0.82, 99% CI: 0.66-0.98), respectively. Rural ageing adults were more likely to attain active ageing and less likely to attain productive ageing. CONCLUSION Engagement in physical activities among the ageing population shall be promoted to attain active and productive ageing. Since the rural ageing population were less likely to attain productive ageing than their urban counterparts, opportunities to participate in more formal economic activities in rural areas could be promoted for the wellbeing of the second demographic dividend.
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- C V Irshad
- School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
- The International Institute of Migration and Development, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695011, India
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- School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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- School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India.
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- The International Institute of Migration and Development, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695011, India
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Mirzaeian R, Nopour R, Asghari Varzaneh Z, Shafiee M, Shanbehzadeh M, Kazemi-Arpanahi H. Which are best for successful aging prediction? Bagging, boosting, or simple machine learning algorithms? Biomed Eng Online 2023; 22:85. [PMID: 37644599 PMCID: PMC10463617 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-023-01140-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The worldwide society is currently facing an epidemiological shift due to the significant improvement in life expectancy and increase in the elderly population. This shift requires the public and scientific community to highlight successful aging (SA), as an indicator representing the quality of elderly people's health. SA is a subjective, complex, and multidimensional concept; thus, its meaning or measuring is a difficult task. This study seeks to identify the most affecting factors on SA and fed them as input variables for constructing predictive models using machine learning (ML) algorithms. METHODS Data from 1465 adults aged ≥ 60 years who were referred to health centers in Abadan city (Iran) between 2021 and 2022 were collected by interview. First, binary logistic regression (BLR) was used to identify the main factors influencing SA. Second, eight ML algorithms, including adaptive boosting (AdaBoost), bootstrap aggregating (Bagging), eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XG-Boost), random forest (RF), J-48, multilayered perceptron (MLP), Naïve Bayes (NB), and support vector machine (SVM), were trained to predict SA. Finally, their performance was evaluated using metrics derived from the confusion matrix to determine the best model. RESULTS The experimental results showed that 44 factors had a meaningful relationship with SA as the output class. In total, the RF algorithm with sensitivity = 0.95 ± 0.01, specificity = 0.94 ± 0.01, accuracy = 0.94 ± 0.005, and F-score = 0.94 ± 0.003 yielded the best performance for predicting SA. CONCLUSIONS Compared to other selected ML methods, the effectiveness of the RF as a bagging algorithm in predicting SA was significantly better. Our developed prediction models can provide, gerontologists, geriatric nursing, healthcare administrators, and policymakers with a reliable and responsive tool to improve elderly outcomes.
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- Razieh Mirzaeian
- Department of Health Information Management, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Health Management and Information Sciences Branch, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Technology, School of Paramedical, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Technology, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran.
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Attafuah PYA, Everink IH, Lohrmann C, Abuosi A, Schols JM. Health and social needs of older adults in slum communities in Ghana: a phenomenological approach used in 2021. Arch Public Health 2023; 81:74. [PMID: 37106445 PMCID: PMC10134515 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-023-01056-9] [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: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Slum-dwellers lack several essential amenities (such as water, sanitation, and electricity) which make them more vulnerable than non-slum dwellers. As there is limited to no access to health and social care services in slums, the slum environment is expected to be an even more dangerous environment for older adults, negatively impacting their quality of life (QoL). To provide an overview of the perceived (unmet) health and social care needs and how it affects the QoL, this study aims to explore the self-perceived health and social needs of older adults in urban slums in Ghana. Using a phenomenological approach, 25 semi-structured interviews were conducted between May and June 2021, in the homes of older adults in two slums in Ghana. After coding and analysing the transcripts, five main themes emerged: (a) perception of health; (b) (de)motivators of health service use; (c) perception of social care, (d) social needs, and (e) influence of phenomena on QoL. It appeared that older adults believed that spiritual powers were causing illnesses and influenced their use of formal health services. Other factors such as expired insurance cards and the attitude of healthcare workers served as demotivators for using health services.Perceived health needs were mainly current disease conditions (arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, vision/hearing challenges), challenges with health insurance, the behaviour of some health professionals, the proximity of health facilities, and unnecessary queues at major health facilities. Unmet social needs identified by this study were a sense of neglect by family (need for companionship), requiring assistance with activities of daily living, and the need for financial support. Participants had more health needs than social needs. Health providers do not usually prioritize the care of slum-dwelling older adults. Most participants still have challenges with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Their social needs were mainly related to financial difficulties and help with some activities of daily living. Participants expressed that they desired companionship (especially the widowed or divorced ones) and the lack of it made them feel lonely and neglected. Home visits by health professionals to older adults should be encouraged to monitor their health condition and advocate for family members to keep older adults company. Healthcare providers should exhibit positive attitudes and educate older patients on the advantages of formal health services use, as well as the need to seek early treatment as this will influence their QoL to a large extent.
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- Priscilla Yeye Adumoah Attafuah
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.
- Department of Health Services Research and Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Health Services Research and Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Institute of Nursing Science, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Health Services Management Department, University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Ghana
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- Department of Health Services Research and Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- Department of Family Medicine and Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Munawar K, Fadzil Z, Choudhry FR, Kausar R. Cognitive Functioning, Dependency, and Quality of Life Among Older Adults. ACTIVITIES, ADAPTATION & AGING 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2193786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Machado AM, Vilaça M, Patrão AL, Pereira MG. Predictors and Moderators of Quality of Life in Male Users of Anti-Aging Products. Psych J 2023; 12:73-83. [PMID: 36223895 DOI: 10.1002/pchj.609] [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: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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For most individuals, changes occurring during the aging process may cause dissatisfaction and concerns regarding body image, with implications on quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to assess the contribution of sociodemographic and psychological variables and the type of anti-aging products/treatments on men's QoL, as well as to evaluate the moderating role of aging perceptions in the relationship between psychological morbidity and QoL. This study used a cross-sectional design and included a sample of 111 male participants who used anti-aging cosmetic products/aesthetic treatments. Participants were assessed on body image, self-esteem, psychological morbidity, aging perceptions, traits of perfectionism, and QoL. Results suggested that psychological morbidity and perceptions of the aging process as chronic negatively contributed to QoL, and emotional representations of aging moderated the relationship between psychological morbidity and QoL. According to the findings, psychological intervention programs to improve QoL should focus on men with higher levels of psychological morbidity and more negative emotional responses to the aging process.
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- Psychology Research Center, School of Psychology, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Center for Psychology at University of Porto (CPUP), Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal.,Institute of Collective Health, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Psychology Research Center, School of Psychology, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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Ekwonye AU, Malek A, Farah I, Nguyen S, Chonyi T, Ponce-Diaz V, Hearst M. "Aging is beautiful and graceful:" Exploring college students' perceptions of aging, older adults, and future older selves. EDUCATIONAL GERONTOLOGY 2023; 49:803-816. [PMID: 37942281 PMCID: PMC10629836 DOI: 10.1080/03601277.2022.2164642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Perception of one's own age and the aging process can influence healthy aging and encourage younger adults to be more proactive in taking care of themselves. There is a shortage of literature on college students' self-perceptions of aging and old age. This descriptive qualitative study explored how short-term aging research training and activities influenced college students' perceptions of aging, older adults, and their future older selves. Students were exposed to discussions about aging, the aging process, myths, a brief TED talk, and a video on positive age stereotypes in preparation for their encounter with older adults in a more extensive photovoice aging research project. Data for the study were collected using weekly guided reflections and drawing. Findings show that college students improved perceptions of aging and older adults after the short-term research training. We found cultural differences in self-perception of the onset of old age. Students perceived healthy aging in terms of biological, psychological, spiritual, and social dimensions of health. Students presented a hopeful, positive picture of their future older self as opposed to the negative stereotypic views they initially had of older adults. Reflections on one's own aging may be crucial in encouraging younger adults to be more proactive in taking care of themselves for a healthier life in later adulthood.
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Escourrou E, Laurent S, Leroux J, Oustric S, Gardette V. The shift from old age to very old age: an analysis of the perception of aging among older people. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2022; 23:3. [PMID: 35331144 PMCID: PMC8753908 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-021-01616-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background
The oldest-old (individuals over 90 years) are a fast-growing population. Understanding the perceptions of older people about very old age is the first step towards developing optimal geriatric care for an aging population. This study aimed to explore the potential shift from old age to very old age through the exploration of older people’s perception of aging.
Methods
Qualitative study conducted through individual interviews in the homes of older people. We voluntarily chose to include persons a decade under and above 90 years old to explore other factors than age that could participate in the shift from old age to very old age. The sampling was theoretical. We carried out the analyses using an inductive approach based on the phases of grounded theory. The researchers used triangulation. Collection was concluded when theoretical saturation was reached.
Results
Fourteen participants were interviewed. The shift from old age to very old age was not based on age but occurred when participants became conscious of the irreversibility of aging and its effects, and when they started living day-by-day, renouncing to any plan in a near future. The transition to very old age seemed to be preceded by a progressive disengagement from non-essentials activities. Participants reported a sensation of progressive social exclusion due to the loss of contemporaries or spouse, the difficulty to connect with younger generations or the absence of relationships in their neighborhood. The last step of life was feared, not because of the idea of death itself but because of the associated suffering and loss of autonomy.
Conclusion
Precipitating and slowing factors of the shift to very old age were identified to help general practitioners support older patients throughout their life trajectories.
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Evangelista M, Vilaça M, Almeida IF, Pereira MG. Quality of Life in Female Users of Antiaging Cosmetic Products / Aesthetic Treatments. Int J Cosmet Sci 2022; 44:650-662. [PMID: 35860952 DOI: 10.1111/ics.12804] [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: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Aging is accompanied by physical changes, both at the physiological and appearance levels. The way people perceive these changes has important consequences in general health and quality of life (QoL). This study analyzed the relationship between sociodemographic variables, psychological variables, use of antiaging cosmetic products/ aesthetic treatments, and QoL. This cross-sectional study included a sample of 271 women, aged between 25 and 70 years old, users of antiaging cosmetic products and/or aesthetic services. Participants were assessed on psychological morbidity (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), appearance schemes (Appearance Schemas Inventory - Revised), self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale), perfectionism (Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale), self-perceptions of aging (Brief Aging Perceptions Questionnaire), and QoL (SF-12v2). Results revealed that being older and having a higher household income was associated with better QoL. The use of facial firming products, hair coloring products, and sunscreen was also associated with better QoL. Psychological morbidity and perfectionism contributed negatively to QoL, while household income contributed positively. Aging perceptions moderated the relationship between self-esteem and QoL. According to findings, intervention programs to reduce psychological morbidity, increase self-esteem, promote more adaptive patterns of perfectionism, and recognize the role of age perception are needed in order to improve women's QoL. The perceived influence of the usage of cosmetic products to prevent/minimize aging signs should be further explored.
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- Marta Evangelista
- School of Psychology, Research Group in Family & Health, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, Research Center in Psychology (Cipsi), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- UCIBIO-Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, MedTech, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, Research Center in Psychology (Cipsi), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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Rivera-Ochoa FS, González-Herrera IV, Zacarías-Flores M, Correa-Muñoz E, Mendoza-Núñez VM, Sánchez-Rodríguez MA. Relationship between Self-Perception of Aging and Quality of Life in the Different Stages of Reproductive Aging in Mexican Women. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19116839. [PMID: 35682423 PMCID: PMC9180910 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19116839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Biological aging has an abrupt beginning in women, changing their body and perceptions, which are not accepted easily because the actual stereotypes are focused on youth and anti-aging. Our interest was to explore what the self-perception of aging (SPA) is in middle-aged women throughout the reproductive aging stages and their association with the quality of life. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 240 women (40−69 years) living in Mexico City, who were separated according to their reproductive aging stage. An electronic version of the Spanish version of the Self-rated Attitudes Towards Old Age (SATO) and the WHO Quality of Life-Bref (WHOQoL) was applied to these women and was sent by WhatsApp or email. Seventeen women of the total sample (7%) had a negative self-perception of aging. There is an association between SATO and WHOQoL (r = −0.273, p < 0.0001), but in the menopausal transition stage, the association is strong in the psychological subscale, and after menopause, early and late postmenopausal women show a better association in the social subscale. Negative SPA impacts the WHOQoL psychological dimension and not the total WHOQoL score. Our findings suggest an association between SPA and quality of life in different reproductive aging stages.
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- Frida Sara Rivera-Ochoa
- Research Unit on Gerontology, FES Zaragoza, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. Guelatao No. 66, Col. Ejército de Oriente, Iztapalapa, Ciudad de Mexico CP 09230, Mexico; (F.S.R.-O.); (I.V.G.-H.); (E.C.-M.); (V.M.M.-N.)
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- Research Unit on Gerontology, FES Zaragoza, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. Guelatao No. 66, Col. Ejército de Oriente, Iztapalapa, Ciudad de Mexico CP 09230, Mexico; (F.S.R.-O.); (I.V.G.-H.); (E.C.-M.); (V.M.M.-N.)
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- Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Gustavo Baz Prada, Institute of Health of the State of Mexico, Nezahualcóyotl, Estado de Mexico CP 57300, Mexico;
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- Research Unit on Gerontology, FES Zaragoza, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. Guelatao No. 66, Col. Ejército de Oriente, Iztapalapa, Ciudad de Mexico CP 09230, Mexico; (F.S.R.-O.); (I.V.G.-H.); (E.C.-M.); (V.M.M.-N.)
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- Research Unit on Gerontology, FES Zaragoza, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. Guelatao No. 66, Col. Ejército de Oriente, Iztapalapa, Ciudad de Mexico CP 09230, Mexico; (F.S.R.-O.); (I.V.G.-H.); (E.C.-M.); (V.M.M.-N.)
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- Research Unit on Gerontology, FES Zaragoza, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Av. Guelatao No. 66, Col. Ejército de Oriente, Iztapalapa, Ciudad de Mexico CP 09230, Mexico; (F.S.R.-O.); (I.V.G.-H.); (E.C.-M.); (V.M.M.-N.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +52-555623-0700 (ext. 83210)
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Usage Patterns and Self-Esteem of Female Consumers of Antiaging Cosmetic Products. COSMETICS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/cosmetics9030049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Aging is an irreversible process of the human body, resulting from a progressive decrease in the biological functions of the organs, including the skin. This study analyzed the relationship between usage patterns of different types of anti-aging cosmetic products, sociodemographic variables, appearance schemes, psychological morbidity, perfectionism, and aging perception of aging with self-esteem. This cross-sectional study included a sample of 260 women, aged between 25 and 64 years, who are users of anti-aging cosmetics and/or aesthetic treatments. Participants were assessed on psychological morbidity (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), appearance schemes (Appearance Schemas Inventory—Revised), perfectionism (Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale), aging perceptions (Brief Aging Perceptions Questionnaire), and self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale). The use of facial-firming cosmetics positively correlated with self-esteem. The results of regression analysis revealed that psychological morbidity and perfectionism contribute negatively to self-esteem, while marital status, professional status, and aging perceptions (positive consequences) contribute positively. According to the results, intervention programs to promote women’s self-esteem should focus on the reduction in psychological morbidity and the promotion of adaptive patterns of perfectionism and address aging perceptions. Longitudinal studies might help explain the complex relationship between the use of anti-aging cosmetic products and psychological variables, particularly self-esteem in women.
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Kim E, Bolkan C. Attitudes toward aging as a psychological resource among caregivers of persons living with dementia. Geriatr Nurs 2022; 44:60-68. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Ageing Perception as a Key Predictor of Self-Rated Health by Rural Older People—A Study with Gender and Inclusive Perspectives. LAND 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/land11030323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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This paper investigates positive perceptions of ageing in rural people aged 65 and over as a key predictor of the self-assessment of one’s health. Method: The sample covers a total of 3389 people from the ‘Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement’ (SHARE), wave 6 (W6, 2015). This research analyses men and women who live in a rural environment. A linear regression model is proposed to consider the dependent variable ‘self-rated health’ and independent variables based on measures of quality of life in older adults. This study confirms that rural women perceive their health on the basis of factors different to those of their male contemporaries. The variable ‘How often do you feel/think that you can do the things that you want to do?’ is associated with women’s self-perceived health. In men, a high relationship (with p < 0.001) is obtained for the variables ‘How often do you feel/think look back on your life with a sense of happiness?’ and ‘How often do you feel/think that family responsibilities prevent you from doing what you want to do?’ Certain daily activities (e.g., leisure or care), along with a positive perception of life, influence one’s perceptions of one’s own health, especially in the case of women. In sum, rural older women make a positive evaluation of their own health and ageing, while rural older men relate self-rated health to passivity and reminiscing. There is a need for further research on psycho-social and socio-spatial issues from an intergenerational, technological and gender perspective for rural and territorial influences to attain better health and quality of life for rural older people in comparison to urban people.
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The Association of Self-Esteem with the Level of Independent Functioning and the Primary Demographic Factors in Persons over 60 Years of Age. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19041996. [PMID: 35206185 PMCID: PMC8871774 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19041996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Self-esteem reflects the way we see ourselves. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship among self-esteem, bio-psycho-social functioning, and sociodemographic conditions in the elderly. The study included 300 individuals over 60 years of age living in their home environment. The employed research tools included the Abbreviated Mental Test Score, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and EASYCare Standard 2010 questionnaire involving the following scales: independence score, risk of breakdown in care, and risk of falls. Results: The average score achieved by the study group according to the RSES scale was 29.9 ± 5.6 points. In addition, the study group presented a low risk of independence loss (independence score 13.3 ± 18.1), risk of breakdown in care (4.4 ± 2.4), and risk of falls (1.8 ± 1.6). The conducted multivariate analysis demonstrated that a significant (p < 0.05) negative predictor of low self-esteem was education below the secondary level, a poor financial condition, and functional limitations in domain I (seeing, hearing, and communicating skills) of the EASYCare Standard 2010 questionnaire. A relationship was found between self-esteem and the level of bio-psycho-social functioning, as well as between education and the financial situation. The results demonstrate that even successfully ageing individuals require a regular assessment of their functional status and individually adapted support in order to maintain independence and to increase their self-esteem.
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Valdés-Badilla P, Herrera-Valenzuela T, Guzmán-Muñoz E, Delgado-Floody P, Núñez-Espinosa C, Monsalves-Álvarez M, Andrade DC. Effects of Olympic Combat Sports on Health-Related Quality of Life in Middle-Aged and Older People: A Systematic Review. Front Psychol 2022; 12:797537. [PMID: 35069389 PMCID: PMC8769282 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.797537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Olympic combat sports are unconventional physical activity strategies to train middle-aged and older people with and without health problems. This systematic review aimed to assess the available body of published peer-reviewed articles related to the effects of Olympic combat sports interventions (boxing, fencing, judo, karate, taekwondo, wrestling) on health-related quality of life in adults aged 45 and older. The search was carried out in five generic databases until July 2021 and the protocol was registered in PROSPERO (code: CRD42021244161). The PRISMA guidelines were followed and the Downs and Black checklist was used to assessed the methodological quality of the studies. After reviewing 1,151 records, only seven studies met the inclusion criteria, adding 212 participants (43.4% female) with a mean age of 63.7 years. Six studies (two with middle-aged participants and four with older people) provided data to calculate the effect size (ES) in the Olympic combat sports groups (No research that used taekwondo or wrestling as an intervention modality was found). Three studies reported beneficial changes with a small ES for the total score (d < 0.40) of the health-related quality of life. Two studies reported a beneficial change with a small ES (d = 0.49) and strong ES (d = 4.45) for physical health. One study reported improvements with a small ES for emotional (d = 0.23) and functional (d = 0.26) well-being. In conclusion, interventions based on Olympic combat sports produce beneficial effects with a small and moderate ES on health-related quality of life in male and female aged 45 and older who are healthy participants, participants with Parkinson's disease, and participants with breast cancer. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, PROSPERO: CRD42021244161.
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- Pablo Valdés-Badilla
- Department of Physical Activity Sciences, Faculty of Education Sciences, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Chile
- Carrera de Entrenador Deportivo, Escuela de Educación, Universidad Viña del Mar, Viña del Mar, Chile
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- Department of Physical Activity, Sports and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, USACH, Santiago, Chile
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- Escuela de Kinesiología, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, Talca, Chile
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- Department of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Centro Asistencial Docente y de Investigación, Universidad de Magallanes, Punta Arenas, Chile
- School of Medicine, Universidad de Magallanes, Punta Arenas, Chile
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- Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de O'Higgins, Rancagua, Chile
- Human Performance Laboratory, Motion Training, Rehab & Nutrition, Lo Barnechea, Chile
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- Departamento Biomédico, Centro de Investigación en Fisiología y Medicina de Altura (MedAlt), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Antofagasta, Antofagasta, Chile
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Souza Júnior EVD, Cruz DP, Siqueira LR, Rosa RS, Silva CDS, Biondo CS, Sawada NO. Is self-esteem associated with the elderly person’s quality of life? Rev Bras Enferm 2022; 75Suppl 4:e20210388. [DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the association between self-esteem and quality of life in the elderly. Methods: Cross-sectional web survey developed with 519 elderly people. Participants filled out three data collection instruments developed on the Google Forms platform and widely disseminated through all of Brazil. Fisher’s exact test, Mann-Whitney, Pearson correlation, and linear regression with 95% confidence interval were used. Results: Self-esteem was associated with all quality-of-life facets: sensory skills [β= 1.307; p<0.001]; autonomy [β= 2.101; p<0.001]; past, present, and future activities [β= 2.486; p<0.001]; social presence [β= 2.547; p<0.001]; death and dying [β= 2.175; p<0.001]; and intimacy [β=2.378; p<0.001]. Conclusion: There is a positive and statistically significant association between self-esteem and quality of life in the elderly. We therefore suggest the development of local policies capable of raising this age groups’ self-esteem and reaffirming aging as a new possibility for discoveries and pleasure.
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Nieves-Lugo K, Ware D, Althoff K, Brennan-Ing M, Meanley S, Brown AL, Haberlen SA, Masters M, Egan JE, Friedman MR, Plankey M. Negative Perception of Aging Is Associated With Frailty Transitions Within a Cohort of Sexual Minority Men. Innov Aging 2021; 5:igab035. [PMID: 34805554 PMCID: PMC8599189 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igab035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives Older people have an increased risk of developing frailty, an age-related clinical syndrome associated with worse health outcomes. This study examined the effect of self-perception of aging (ie, age discrepancy-individuals feel younger/older than their chronological age and aging satisfaction) on frailty transitions. Research Design and Methods We use longitudinal data from 549 HIV-/499 HIV+ sexual minority men aged 50 years or older enrolled in the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study. To test the association of self-perception of aging on transitions between states of frailty (nonfrail/frail), defined using Fried Frailty Phenotype, a multinomial modeling was used. Results With remaining nonfrail as the referent group, participants reporting low aging satisfaction (vs moderate aging satisfaction) had increased odds of transitioning from nonfrail to frail (odds ratio [OR]: 2.72; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.56-4.74), frail to nonfrail (OR: 3.40; 95% CI: 1.62-7.12), or remaining frail (frail to frail; OR: 6.64; 95% CI: 3.88-11.38). Participants reporting older subjective age (vs no age discrepancy) had increased odds of transitioning from nonfrail to frail (OR: 2.50; 95% CI: 1.11-5.64), frail to nonfrail (OR: 4.47; 95% CI: 1.85-10.81), or remaining frail (frail to frail; OR: 5.68; 95% CI: 3.06-10.56). High aging satisfaction and younger subjective age were not statistically associated with frailty transitions. Discussion and Implications Our findings show that negative self-perception of aging (ie, older subjective age and low aging satisfaction) is associated with frailty transitions (nonfrail to frail, frail to nonfrail, and frail to frail) when compared to remaining nonfrail.
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- Karen Nieves-Lugo
- Department of Psychology, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging, Hunter College, City University of New York, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Health, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology and Center for LGBT Health Research, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Brinkhof LP, Huth KBS, Murre JMJ, de Wit S, Krugers HJ, Ridderinkhof KR. The Interplay Between Quality of Life and Resilience Factors in Later Life: A Network Analysis. Front Psychol 2021; 12:752564. [PMID: 34867644 PMCID: PMC8634099 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.752564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Age-related challenges and transitions can have considerable social, psychological, and physical consequences that may lead to significant changes in quality of life (QoL). As such, maintaining high levels of QoL in later life may crucially depend on the ability to demonstrate resilience (i.e., successful adaptation to late-life challenges). The current study set out to explore the interplay between several resilience factors, and how these contribute to the realization and maintenance of (different facets of) QoL. Based on the previous work, we identified behavioral coping, positive appraisal, self-management ability, and physical activity as key resilience factors. Their interplay with (various facets of) QoL, as measured with the WHOQOL-OLD, was established through network analysis. In a sample of community-dwelling older adults (55+; N=1,392), we found that QoL was most strongly (and directly) related to positive appraisal style and self-management ability. Among those, taking care of multifunctional resources (i.e., yielding various benefits at the same time) seemed to be crucial. It connected directly to "satisfaction with past, present, and future activities," a key facet of QoL with strong interconnections to other QoL facets. Our analysis also identified resilience factor(s) with the potential to promote QoL when targeted by training, intervention, or other experimental manipulation. The appropriate set of resilience factors to manipulate may depend on the goal and/or facet of QoL that one aims to improve.
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- Lotte P. Brinkhof
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Centre for Urban Mental Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Brain & Cognition (ABC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Centre for Urban Mental Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Centre for Urban Mental Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Brain & Cognition (ABC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Centre for Urban Mental Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Brain & Cognition (ABC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Centre for Urban Mental Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Brain & Cognition (ABC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Faculty of Science, Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Centre for Urban Mental Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Brain & Cognition (ABC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Coping and Life Satisfaction in Colombian Older Adults. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182010584. [PMID: 34682330 PMCID: PMC8536184 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182010584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Effective coping strategies facilitate older adults' optimal adaptation and contribute to their well-being. Problem-focused strategies are associated with active styles and enhance well-being. This study analyzes the role of coping strategies in Colombian older adults' subjective well-being (SWB) using structural equation modelling. Additionally, Confirmatory Factor Analyses of the Life Satisfaction Scale and Coping Strategies Questionnaires are performed. METHOD A cross-sectional study is conducted with 455 Colombian older adults, ranging from 65 to 92 years old. RESULTS The results show that problem-focused coping has a positive effect on SWB, whereas emotion-focused coping has a negative effect on SWB. CONCLUSIONS This article highlights the relationship between effective coping and life satisfaction by showing that problem-focused coping strategies are adaptative and enhance well-being during aging.
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Choi EH, Kang MJ, Lee HJ, Yun MS. A Latent Class Analysis of Health-Related Quality of Life in Korean Older Adults. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:7874. [PMID: 34360166 PMCID: PMC8345710 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18157874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The present study aimed to confirm latent classes in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in older adults and investigate the characteristics of participants in each class. It aimed to provide basic data to develop interventions for each quality-of-life class by analysing the predictors of each class. Secondary data from a community health survey in G province since 2019 found a total of 41,872 participants. Of them, 9027 were 65 years or older and residing in G Province in 2019, participated in this study. Mplus 8.5 was used to conduct a latent class analysis of five domains of HRQOL. Four latent classes in the HRQOL of older adults, namely, stable type, physical disability type, emotional disability type, and crisis type were found. Certain variables predicted these classes. Based on the findings of the present study, training on functional mobility and balance to prevent falls in older populations and individualised programmes to promote mental health in them should be provided. Moreover, policies should increase medical accessibility and provide social support for older people with low-incomes. Additionally, since physical, psychological, and social health in older adults are inter-connected, a comprehensive care plan is needed to improve their HRQOL.
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- College of Nursing, Eulji University, Uijeongbu-si 11759, Korea; (E.-H.C.); (M.-S.Y.)
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- College of Nursing, Eulji University, Uijeongbu-si 11759, Korea; (E.-H.C.); (M.-S.Y.)
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Joshanloo M. Positive and Negative Aging Perceptions as Predictors of the Longitudinal Trajectory of Perceived Stress. J Appl Gerontol 2021; 41:831-835. [PMID: 34284669 DOI: 10.1177/07334648211031047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study sought to examine whether positive and negative perceptions of aging (beliefs about the consequences of aging and levels of control over one's aging) are associated with perceived levels of stress over time. A sample of adults (N = 6,345, ≥50 years, Mage = 62.23) participating in the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) was used. Data were collected across four waves between 2009 and 2016. The results of latent growth curve modeling showed that, after controlling for age and gender, positive and negative perceptions of aging predicted initial levels of perceived stress. Therefore, aging perceptions have robust synchronous associations with the levels of perceived stress in adults and thus merit attention in aging-related research, practice, education, and policy making. However, these perceptions did not confidently predict longitudinal trajectories of perceived stress.
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Bueno-Pacheco A, Satorres E, Delhom I, Meléndez JC. Ego-integrity and its relationship with sense of coherence, satisfaction, self-efficacy, and depression. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-021-01978-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Chammem R, Domi S, Della Vecchia C, Gilbert T, Schott AM. Experience and Perceptions of Changes in the Living Environment by Older People Losing Their Autonomy: A Qualitative Study in the Caribbean. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2021; 14:743-756. [PMID: 33654442 PMCID: PMC7910078 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s287382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Rationale Although the literature recognizes the importance of older individuals’ subjective perceptions about their living environments, past studies on the subject have been primarily restricted to nursing home settings. Objective This study aimed to better understand the experiences, perceptions, coping mechanisms, and needs of older people living in Martinique who had to modify their living environment because of a decline of autonomy. Design Qualitative study using content analysis. Methods Semi-structured one-on-one interviews were conducted with older people living in three different types of environment i) at home with professional support, ii) in a foster care family, iii) in a nursing home. Interviews were conducted until data saturation was reached. A conventional content analysis approach was used. Results Thirty-four participants were interviewed. Subjects perceived ageing as a factor leading to changes in their living environment. However, they did not spontaneously evoke their functional/structural impairments nor their activity limitations as if the change of living environment could reduce the perceived loss of autonomy by maintaining an acceptable participation. Participants mostly experienced change as both inevitable and as a relief as it took them out of isolation and domestic hardship. This reaction was somewhat facilitated by spiritual beliefs as the changes were interpreted as the will of spiritual forces. Family and social relationships appeared to be more important determinants of participants’ perception of changes in living environment than was health status. We found differences between the three groups regarding familial relationship, fear of death, acceptance of change, and unmet needs. Unmet needs were particularly expressed by those living in foster care. The concept of “feeling at home”, which emerged as essential for all participants, was lacking in foster care families. Conclusion Perceived autonomy, including not only functional/structural impairments, but also, social interactions, should be carefully considered when developing support services for older individuals.
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- Rita Chammem
- University of Claude Bernard Lyon 1, HESPER Laboratory, Lyon, EA 7425, France.,CRIFONDO, Caribbean Renaissance Initiative, Département de Gérontologie, Martinique, France
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- CRIFONDO, Caribbean Renaissance Initiative, Département de Gérontologie, Martinique, France
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- University of Claude Bernard Lyon 1, HESPER Laboratory, Lyon, EA 7425, France.,Hospices Civils De Lyon, Pôle De Santé Publique, Public Health, Lyon, France
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- University of Claude Bernard Lyon 1, HESPER Laboratory, Lyon, EA 7425, France.,Hospices Civils De Lyon, Pôle De Santé Publique, Public Health, Lyon, France
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Effects of subjective successful aging on emotional and coping responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:128. [PMID: 33596829 PMCID: PMC7887561 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02076-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Middle-aged and older adults are more vulnerable to hospitalization and mortality if they are infected with the COVID-19 virus. The present study investigates the longitudinal effects of subjective successful aging on middle-aged and older adults' emotional and coping responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and explores an underlying mechanism through perceived time limitation during the pandemic. METHODS A sample of 311 Hong Kong Chinese middle-aged and older adults (Mage = 64.58, SD = 10.14, Range = 45-90 years) were recruited from an Adult Development and Aging Project and participated in a questionnaire study via an online platform or phone interview. Their levels of subjective successful aging, perceived time limitation, and emotional and coping responses to the pandemic were measured. RESULTS The respondents who perceived themselves as more successful in aging process reported more positive and fewer negative emotions compared with their counterparts with lower levels of subjective successful aging. The mediation analysis showed that perceived time limitation could partially account for the effects of subjective successful aging on emotional and coping responses. CONCLUSIONS Findings of this study unveil the beneficial effects of subjective views of successful aging on emotional and coping responses to the pandemic through alleviating their perception of time limitation.
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Difference in Perception of Onset of Old Age in Traditional (Hadza) and Modern (Polish) Societies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17197079. [PMID: 32992636 PMCID: PMC7579439 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17197079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Despite relatively clear physiological indicators of old age, little is known about cross-cultural differences in psychological perceptions of the transition to old age. Although recent studies suggest consistency between modern countries, the subjective perception of old age onset in traditional societies remains poorly explored. Therefore, we compared the perception of timing of old age between a traditional tribe of hunter-gatherers (the Hadza) and a Polish sample representing a modern, industrialized population. The results indicate that the Hadza perceive old age onset as being significantly earlier than do the Poles. Furthermore, we found between-gender differences in the Polish sample: men set a lower threshold of old age onset than women. The Hadza showed no between-gender difference. Although the samples were matched for age, a larger proportion of Hadza considered themselves old. We discuss these findings from cultural and demographical perspectives.
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Frailty Status Typologies in Spanish Older Population: Associations with Successful Aging. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17186772. [PMID: 32957492 PMCID: PMC7558178 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17186772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background: Defining frailty typologies would contribute to guiding specific care interventions. These typologies could additionally be related to different health outcomes. This study aims at identifying subgroups of frail older adults based on the physical frailty phenotype and examining the relationships of these frailty profiles with quality of life and perceived health. Methods: This study relies on data from the SHARE project, namely a representative sample of 1765 Spanish-dwelling older adults identified as frail or pre-frail. Analysis included general descriptive statistics, exploratory latent class analysis (LCA) to determine the number of frailty subgroups, and LCA with covariates to examine differential relationships with markers of successful aging. Results: Statistical criteria and interpretability of the classes suggested that the LCA model with four classes should be retained. Class 1 was identified as the “frail people” group, Class 2 “activity problems” group, Class 3 “fatigued” group, and those belonging to Class 4 “lack of strength” group. Final LCA with covariates showed lower levels of quality of life and perceived health of the “frail” as compared to other frailty subgroups. Conclusion: This study revealed four different patterns of frailty attributes and further offered evidence on individuals’ differential status of health regarding distinct frailty conditions.
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Perceived Barriers to Rural Elderly Women's Health-Promoting Behaviors: An Ecological Perspective. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17176107. [PMID: 32825801 PMCID: PMC7503892 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17176107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study multidimensionally examines rural elderly women's subjective barriers to practicing health-promoting behaviors. Twenty-six rural elderly women participated in three focus group interviews. Content analysis and a qualitative research method were used. The results, based on an ecological model, show that the implementation of health-promoting behaviors in rural elderly women was comprehensively related to intrapersonal (functional decline, passive attitude, and lack of implementation), interpersonal (lack of social support), community (restrictive conditions, accessibility issues, and lack of infrastructure), and public policy (lack of policy support) factors. Interventions addressing each factor can help reduce or eliminate the perceived barriers to health-promoting behaviors through interactions. Our findings can contribute to the development of health-promoting programs focused specifically on the socialization of rural elderly women and community-centered health policies in the future.
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Lu S. Perceived Housing Conditions, Home Satisfaction, Control Beliefs over Aging Experience, and Life Satisfaction among Chinese Older Adults: A Path Analysis Study. JOURNAL OF AGING AND ENVIRONMENT 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/26892618.2020.1793441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Shiyu Lu
- Sau Po Centre on Ageing, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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Frackowiak T, Oleszkiewicz A, Butovskaya M, Groyecka A, Karwowski M, Kowal M, Sorokowski P. Subjective Happiness Among Polish and Hadza People. Front Psychol 2020; 11:1173. [PMID: 32581967 PMCID: PMC7296072 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Life satisfaction and happiness were broadly studied in Western populations, whereas evidence from traditional societies remains surprisingly scarce. We collected data on the happiness from 145 Hadza, and compared it with data obtained from 156 Poles, representing Westernized society. Participants were asked to answer four simple questions from Subjective Happiness Scale (Lyubomirsky and Lepper, 1999). Results indicate that Hadza report a higher level of happiness with their lives than do Polish people. Our findings also show that sex was not related to happiness in both populations, while age was a negative predictor of happiness, but only among Poles. Therefore, we hypothesize that positive perception of aging in societies may increase their actual happiness.
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- Institute of Psychology, University of Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland
- Smell and Taste Clinic, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Carl Gustav Carus Medical School, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
- Center for Social Anthropology, Russian State University for the Humanities, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of Psychology, University of Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland
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- Institute of Psychology, University of Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland
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Aydın Sayılan A, Demir Doğan M. Illness perception, perceived social support and quality of life in patients with diagnosis of cancer. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2020; 29:e13252. [PMID: 32495471 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Revised: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Aylin Aydın Sayılan
- Surgical Nursing Department The Faculty of Health Sciences Kırklareli University Kırklareli Turkey
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Jover-Aguilar M, Martínez-Alarcón L, Ramis G, Gago FA, Pons JA, Ríos A, Febrero B, García CC, Hiciano Guillermo AI, Ramírez P. Self-Esteem Related to Quality of Life in Patients Over 60 Years Old Who Received an Orthotopic Liver Transplantation More Than 10 Years Ago. Transplant Proc 2020; 52:562-565. [PMID: 32057494 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Revised: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) represents an improvement in the quality of life (QoL) in the short to medium term. However, there is little information about QoL in the long-term post-transplant and its relation with psychological variables such as self-esteem. OBJECTIVE To analyze the perceived QoL in relation to the level of self-esteem in patients over 60 years of age who received an OLT more than 10 years ago. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cross-sectional descriptive study. Including patients from the Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca (HCUVA). INSTRUMENT to evaluate the QoL: EuroQol-5D questionnaire; to evaluate health status: 1. social transfer index and 2. visual analog scale (VAS); to measure self-esteem level: Rosenberg scale. Sociodemographic and clinical variables. Nonparametric analysis (P < .05). RESULTS Analyzed 46 patients, 70% men (n = 32) and 30% women (n = 14); mean age of 70.85 ± 6.7 years and mean years of post-OLT survival of 15.91 ± 5.3 years. Average score in QoL: 0.8 ± 0.17 in the social transfer index and 77.07 ± 16.82 in the VAS. Average level of self-esteem: 34 ± 3.55 point. When analyzing the variables, there are no differences in age or post-OLT years. There are significant differences according to sex (P = .001). However, the diagnosis influences the patient's perception of QoL (P < .001). The post-OLT survival correlates negatively with social transfer index (P = .017) and self-esteem level (P = .045). In addition, those patients living in the city presented a higher level of self-esteem (P = .03). CONCLUSION Sex, diagnosis, post-OLT years, social environment, and place of residence have an influence on the QoL and self-esteem of patients.
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- Marta Jover-Aguilar
- Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, University Clinical Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
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- Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, University Clinical Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain.
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- Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Department of Animal Production, Veterinary Faculty, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, University Clinical Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Service of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Liver Transplant Unit, University Clinical Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
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- Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, University Clinical Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
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- Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, University Clinical Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Professional Development Unit, General Directorate of Human Resources of the Murcia Health Service, Murcia, Spain
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- Transplant Unit, Surgery Service, University Clinical Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain; Biomedical Research Institute of Murcia IMIB-Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
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Subjective well-being of geriatric patients during and after inpatient geriatric rehabilitation: a biopsychosocial prediction model. Eur Geriatr Med 2019; 10:965-975. [PMID: 34652771 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-019-00240-x] [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: 05/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The study focused on indicators of subjective well-being (SWB) and how they developed during and after geriatric rehabilitation. Furthermore, a biopsychosocial prediction model for longer-term SWB was tested. METHODS Patients of an inpatient geriatric rehabilitation unit were assessed at admission, discharge and a three-month follow-up. Indicators of SWB comprised affect, life satisfaction, valuation of life and autonomy. Further, biomedical and psychosocial variables assessed upon admission were used to predict SWB at follow-up. Statistical analysis included repeated-measures (M)ANOVA depicting SWB development over time with Cohen's d for effect size, along with canonical correlation analyses used to test the biopsychosocial prediction model. RESULTS 78 out of 122 patients were assessed three times. Across all measurement points, different change patterns among SWB indicators were detected: Positive affect was significantly higher at follow-up than at admission (mean difference (MD) = .28, p < .01, Cohen's d = .37). Negative affect declined during rehabilitation (MD = - .29, p < .01, Cohen's d = .40) but increased again until follow-up (MD = .31, p < .01, Cohen's d = .42). Life satisfaction and valuation of life showed no change over time, while experience of autonomy gradually worsened from admission until follow-up (MD = - .29, p < .05, Cohen's d = .32). The biopsychosocial model revealed that personality traits and control beliefs best predicted SWB at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Although geriatric rehabilitation has a positive effect on affect, it does not consistently improve other SWB indicators. Moreover, paying attention to psychological parameters such as personality in the daily geriatric routine could help to identify patients for whom longer-term SWB is particularly at risk.
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Kulakaç N, Sayılan AA. Determining the quality of life and the sleep quality in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGICAL NURSING 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/ijun.12215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Nurşen Kulakaç
- Department of NursingGümüşhane University Faculty of Health Sciences Gümüşhane Turkey
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- Department of NursingKırklareli University Vocational School of Health Sciences Kırklareli Turkey
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Leś A, Guszkowska M, Piotrowska J, Rutkowska I. Changes in perceived quality of life and subjective age in older women participating in Nordic Walking classes and memory training. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2019; 59:1783-1790. [PMID: 31694364 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.19.09588-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to determine the effect of regular Nordic walking (NW) and memory training on the quality of life and subjective age perception in older adults. Relationships between changes in quality of life and subjective age and changes in physical and perceptual fitness were also examined. METHODS The study examined 61 women aged 64 to 93 years living in adult day care centers. Twenty people participated in a 3-month program combining Nordic walking and cognitive training (group NW+C), 20 people participated only in Nordic walking classes (group NW), and 21 people were a control group (group C). The Fullerton Functional Fitness Test, the Romberg balance test, WHOQOL-Bref Age questionnaire and the Attention and Perceptivity Test were used in the study. RESULTS After three months of exercises, a decrease in subjective age and an improvement in perceived quality of life was observed in NW+C and NW groups, with no such changes found in group C. Positive correlations were also found for the index of decline in subjective age and quality of life with indices of physical fitness improvement. CONCLUSIONS Regular physical and intellectual activity has a positive effect on perceived quality of life and subjective age of the residents of adult day care centers.
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- Anna Leś
- Department of Recreation Theory, Faculty of Tourism and Recreation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland -
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Special Education, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Recreation Methodology, Faculty of Tourism and Recreation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Disability Sport, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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Cho Y, Lee JK, Kim DH, Park JH, Choi M, Kim HJ, Nam MJ, Lee KU, Han K, Park YG. Factors associated with quality of life in patients with depression: A nationwide population-based study. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0219455. [PMID: 31295291 PMCID: PMC6623963 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Depression, one of the most costly and common mental disorders, is reported to be associated with lower quality of life (QoL) in several studies. Improved understanding of the associated factors with QoL is necessary to optimize long-term outcomes and reduce disability in patients with depression. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify factors that are associated with lower QoL among patients with depression. Methods The study was based on the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a cross-sectional health examination, years 2008 to 2014. The final analyzed sample consisted of a total of 1,502 study subjects who had been diagnosed by clinicians as having depression. A multivariate logistic regression model was performed to exam the association between the clinical characteristics (age, sex, demographic and health-related characteristics) and QoL. Analysis of covariance was also used to analyze EQ-5D according to mental health. Results Older age, lower level of education, lower income, worse subjective perception of health, unemployment, obesity and mental health struggles were found to be significantly associated with low QoL in depressive individuals after adjustment for multiple covariates. Conclusions This study has outlined grounding data in identifying patients who are at risk of QoL impairment. Policy makers should direct their interests to these individuals and provide appropriate management.
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- Yunji Cho
- Department of Psychiatry, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biostatics, Catholic University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biostatics, Catholic University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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