Age identity: A cross-cultural global approach

Barak, Benny

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“…Although, AtA, AR and SA are distinct concepts in gerontological literature, these are related to the multidimensional and cross-cultural context of age and aging (Barak, 2009) repercussive into future assessment of an overarching view of personal age perceptions. Additional implications of this study include a pertinent contribution to the under-developed potential of the AtA concept in this population and its association with SA and AR, in a future overall model of personal perception of aging.…”

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Adjustment to Aging, Subjective Age and Age Representation: Assessing a Nationally-Diverse Population of Older Adults

Humboldt¹,

Leal²,

Pimenta³

et al. 2012

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Aim: This research sought to analyse older adults' conceptualization of adjustment to aging (AtA), subjective age (SA) and age representation (AR), adding a cross-national comparative perspective to aging well. Method: Questionnaires were completed, assessing participants' background information. Semi-structured interviews were performed, addressing three core areas: SA, AtA and AR. Complete information on 231 older adults aged between 74-102 years (M = 83

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Adjustment to Aging, Subjective Age and Age Representation: Assessing a Nationally-Diverse Population of Older Adults

Humboldt¹,

Leal²,

Pimenta³

et al. 2012

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“…As a general outline for the interviews, we considered AtA as a broad-ranging function of the dynamic interaction of subjective and objective elements encompassing a state of physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease (Bauer & McAdams, 2004;Keyes, Shmotkin, & Ryff, 2002;Ryff, 1989) and SA as the age felt by the participants (Barak, 2009;Barrett, 2005;Montepare, 2009). …”

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“…Furthermore, how old a person feels, designates subjective age (perceived age) (Barak, 2009;Barrett, 2005;Montepare, 2009). It is a multidimensional construct that derives from a process of adjusting personal age perceptions that guide the age, individuals across the lifespan perceive themselves to be (Kleinspehn-Ammerlahn, Kotter-Grühn, & Smith, 2008;Montepare, 2009).…”

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Latent constructs of adjustment to aging and subjective age in Portugal and Romania: a comparative multiple correspondence analysis

Humboldt¹,

Leal²,

Pimenta³

et al. 2012

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Objective: To analyze the determinants of adjustment to aging (AtA) and subjective age (SA) identified by older adults and to investigate the differences of latent constructs that can work as major determinants in AtA and SA in an older Portuguese and Romanian population. Method: Measures were completed, including demographics and interviews. Complete data were available for 38 older adults aged between 74-90 years (M=80.6; SD = 5.4), from Portugal and Romenia. Data was subjected to content analysis. Representation of the associations and latent constructs were analyzed by a Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA). Results: The most prevalent response of the interviewed participants for determinants to AtA was 'health status, physical and intellectual functioning' (18.1%). 'With apprehension' and 'good enough' (both 27.0%) were identified as the most frequent SA responses. Findings showed a model for each nationality. AtA and SA for Portuguese elderly were explained by a three-factor model: 'regardful', 'engaged' and 'conciliated'. A three-dimension model formed by 'perseverant', 'congruent' and 'enjoyers' was indicated as a best-fit solution for Romanian elderly. Conclusion: AtA and SA are strongly explained by increased likelihood of specific constructs in its definition. AtA is related to SA in older adults in both countries, although in different degree.

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“…Desde los años cincuenta, hasta épocas mucho más recientes, una amplia variedad de estudios corroboran que las personas mayores se identifican a sí mismas como más jóvenes, rechazando denominaciones como "tercera edad", "ancianos" o "viejos", lo que demuestra una clara negación de las características relacionadas con su edad cronológica (Havighurst y Albrecht, 1953;Tuckman y Lorge, 1954;Blau, 1956Blau, , 1961Kutner et al, 1956;Phillips, 1956Phillips, , 1957Phillips, , 1961Tuckman y Lavell, 1957;Jyrkilä, 1962;Tuckman, Lorge y Zeman, 1961;Zola, 1962;Rosow,1967;Guptill, 1969;Tréguer, 1994;Guérin,1995). Por este motivo, a la hora de establecer estrategias enfocadas hacia los consumidores mayores, se propone que la edad cronoló-gica sea sustituida por su edad percibida, es decir, la edad que las personas sienten tener, midiendo diferentes facetas de esta edad subjetiva y asociándolas con características demográficas y psicográficas, así como con su comportamiento (Barak y Schiffman, 1981;Barak y Stern, 1986;Dytchwald y Flower, 1989;Moschis, Mathur y Smith, 1993, Barak, 2009). …”

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Análisis de la edad cognitiva como criterio de segmentación del turista mayor

Barreto

Fernández

2010

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ResumenLa denominada tercera edad constituye uno de los segmentos de mercado más atractivos para la industria turística en las economías desarrolladas del siglo XXI. Este grupo, cada vez más numeroso, cuyos individuos están en plenitud de facultades y con una disponibilidad adquisitiva considerable, no puede ser tratado como un conjunto homogéneo en térmi-nos demográficos, psicológicos, ni comportamentales. Realizada una revisión de la literatura sobre los diversos criterios empleados para la segmentación del mercado de mayores, el presente artículo plantea un modelo de medición del constructo "edad cognitiva", como alternativa a la edad cronológica, variable tradicionalmente utilizada para diferenciar a los mayores, con la finalidad de determinar si existen diferencias significativas entre ambas.El objetivo de esta investigación es, por lo tanto, comprobar si existen divergencias entre las edades cognitivas y cronológicas de las personas mayores, en el caso de que se contraste positivamente esta hipótesis, se justificaría la importancia de utilizar dicha variable en el proceso de segmentación de las personas mayores. Una vez realizada la segmentación se analiza el efecto de la edad cognitiva sobre el comportamiento turístico de los mayores como turistas en los viajes de larga duración. Con la finalidad de alcanzar estos objetivos y una vez recopilada la información, se emplean un conjunto de técnicas estadísticas multivariantes que permitirán contrastar las hipótesis Palabras clave: Mayores, segmentación, edad cognitiva, comportamiento turístico. AbstractThe so-called third age is one of the most attractive market segments for the tourism industry in the developed economies of the twenty-first century. This group, growing in numbers,

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Age identity: A cross-cultural global approach

Cited by 159 publications

References 35 publications

Adjustment to Aging, Subjective Age and Age Representation: Assessing a Nationally-Diverse Population of Older Adults

Adjustment to Aging, Subjective Age and Age Representation: Assessing a Nationally-Diverse Population of Older Adults

Latent constructs of adjustment to aging and subjective age in Portugal and Romania: a comparative multiple correspondence analysis

Análisis de la edad cognitiva como criterio de segmentación del turista mayor

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