Aging Perceptions in Tsimane’ Amazonian Forager–Farmers Compared With Two Industrialized Societies

Sorokowski, Piotr; Sorokowska, Agnieszka; Frąckowiak, Tomasz; Löckenhoff, Corinna E.

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“…The selected study population, only included participants without cognitive impairment and 26% of questionnaires were not fully fulfilled. The French socio-cultural context may have considerable differences with other countries, as the results of studies are highly dependent on the cultural perception of aging [ 22 , 42 , 43 ]. Cross-cultural validation should be required, although similar mediated relationships have been found across 20 countries [ 44 ].…”

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Positive perception of aging is a key predictor of quality-of-life in aging people

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ObjectiveWe conducted a cross-sectional survey in France in a cohort over 55 years of age to characterize the impact of psychological dimensions on quality-of-life (QoL).MethodsThe predictors of QoL in relation with aging were studied using an adapted quality-of-life model, based on emotional, cognitive and physical symptoms, functional status, and general health perception. Adding psychological dimensions such as self-esteem, psychological distress, perceptions of ageing and coping, was hypothesized to improve the QoL model. Responses were analyzed using structural equation modeling and path analysis.ResultsThe study involved 258 participants, mean age 66.9±7.9 years. Psychological distress and positive perception of aging exhibited the strongest direct impact on QoL (p<0.0001). Psychological distress also appeared to be mediator on QoL for perceived health status, self-esteem and negative perception of aging. Coping centred on emotion exhibited direct impact on self-esteem and so, indirect impact on QoL (p = 0.0002). Perception of personal financial situation (p = 0.0007) and coping centred on social support (p = 0.02) appeared as direct mediators influencing QoL.ConclusionsPsychological dimensions are predictors of QOL and have to be taken into account to maximize the resources with a view to successful aging. Further interventions targeting successful aging should focus on positive perception aging.

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Positive perception of aging is a key predictor of quality-of-life in aging people

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“…Paired comparison was selected as the preferred method in this study because of the effectiveness with which it can be facilitated in groups with limited formal education and its prior use in similar contexts (see Bett et al 2008;Sorokowksi et al, 2015). Participants compare two items at a time from a larger set, and must choose one option as their preference.…”

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Paired comparison of visions for the future among young pastoralists and students in Samburu, Kenya

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Land fragmentation, population growth, climate change and modernization are creating challenges for traditional pastoral livelihoods worldwide. These changes are forcing many young pastoralists to make new types of decisions about their future. In our study in the Samburu region of Kenya, we conducted a paired comparison about preferences for the future by adolescent male pastoralists, who practice herding as their primary livelihood, and their male peers who attend secondary school in lieu of herding. Participants were presented with all possible pairings of 15 options that represented a mix of traditional and contemporary livelihoods and traditions, and asked to select their preference between each pairing. Results were tabulated to elicit a ranked preference list of one (1) to 15. Results indicate strong favourability by both herders and students toward education for their future children as well as a desire to work for community conservancies. Beyond those commonalities, however, student and herders differed significantly. Students generally rated non-pastoral options highest, and their ratings had a high level of within-group agreement. In contrast, herders were more mixed about options for their future, with both pastoral and non-pastoral options receiving a diversity of ratings from very high to very low. These conclusions raise questions about the future of pastoralism in Samburu, and the identity and cultural roles of young male herders for the future.

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“…Traditional societies also live in relative isolation from other people and from Western influences and, therefore, also from media opinion and ideals that favor youthfulness [ 45 , 46 ]. These factors, together with evidence of positive stereotypes of old age [ 47 ] and greater happiness among older people in traditional societies compared with Europeans [ 22 ], make it difficult to predict differences in perceived onset of old age. However, they also suggest that it is unwise to assume that there are no differences in the perceptions of indigenous and Westernized people.…”

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Difference in Perception of Onset of Old Age in Traditional (Hadza) and Modern (Polish) Societies

Frąckowiak

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Oleszkiewicz

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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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Aging Perceptions in Tsimane’ Amazonian Forager–Farmers Compared With Two Industrialized Societies

Abstract: The present study contributed to our understanding of cross-cultural differences in aging attitudes. Theoretical implications and directions for future research are discussed.

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Positive perception of aging is a key predictor of quality-of-life in aging people

Positive perception of aging is a key predictor of quality-of-life in aging people

Paired comparison of visions for the future among young pastoralists and students in Samburu, Kenya

Difference in Perception of Onset of Old Age in Traditional (Hadza) and Modern (Polish) Societies

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