Are self-efficacy beliefs and subjective task demand related to apathy in aging?

Esposito, Fabienne; Gendolla, Guido H. E.; Linden, Martial Van der

doi:10.1080/13607863.2013.856865

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“…Supporting previous research, the influential role of depression in the model indicates the importance of early diagnosis and adequate treatment of depressive symptoms among older adults (Casey, 2012;Moussavi et al, 2007). Similarly, the role of self-efficacy in the model highlights the importance of enhancing perceptions of competence among older adults (Clark & Dodge, 1999;Grembowski et al, 1993), particularly given that self-efficacy beliefs are more likely to diminish with age (Esposito, Gendolla, & Van der Linden, 2014). The identification of physical activity as a lifestyle behaviour that is associated with psychological well-being and quality of life is consistent with a large body of work demonstrating the benefits of physical activity across numerous domains (Bauman, Merom, Bull, Buchner, & Fiatarone Singh, 2016;Daskalopoulou et al, 2017).…”

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Identifying modifiable factors associated with health optimism in older adults

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Jongenelis

Pettigrew

et al. 2017

Aging & Mental Health

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Identifying modifiable factors associated with health optimism in older adults

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Pettigrew

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Aging & Mental Health

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“…Indeed, theoretical models of self-efficacy postulate that the latter determines in part how much effort an individual will invest to achieve a goal (Bandura 1995). In this perspective, Esposito et al (2013) have recently showed in elderly people that the subjective demand of a memory task (i.e., perceived difficulty and estimated effort) operated as a mediator between self-efficacy beliefs and apathy.…”

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A Multidimensional Approach to Apathy after Traumatic Brain Injury

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Apathy is commonly described following traumatic brain injury (TBI) and is associated with serious consequences, notably for patients' participation in rehabilitation, family life and later social reintegration. There is strong evidence in the literature of the multidimensional nature of apathy (behavioural, cognitive and emotional), but the processes underlying each dimension are still unclear. The purpose of this article is first, to provide a critical review of the current definitions and instruments used to measure apathy in neurological and psychiatric disorders, and second, to review the prevalence, characteristics, neuroanatomical correlates, relationships with other neurobehavioural disorders and mechanisms of apathy in the TBI population. In this context, we propose a new multidimensional framework that takes into account the various mechanisms at play in the facets of apathy, including not only cognitive factors, especially executive, but also affective factors (e.g., negative mood), motivational variables (e.g., anticipatory pleasure) and aspects related to personal identity (e.g., self-esteem). Future investigations that consider these various factors will help improve the understanding of apathy. This theoretical framework opens up relevant prospects for better clinical assessment and rehabilitation of these frequently described motivational disorders in patients with brain injury.

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“…Furthermore, recent studies have shown the implication of different psychological mechanisms in the various facets of apathy. Thus, in elderly subjects, lack of initiative has been associated with difficulties in the ability to run multiple tasks simultaneously (''multitasking'') [18], difficulties in prospective memory [14] and also low self-efficacy beliefs [19]. To be more precise, Esposito et al [18] showed that the number of rules breaks on the modified Six Elements Test [20] was a significant predictor of lack of initiative in persons with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.…”

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Neurobehavioral and self-awareness changes after traumatic brain injury: Towards new multidimensional approaches

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Rochat

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Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

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Neurobehavioral and self-awareness changes are frequently observed following traumatic brain injury (TBI). These disturbances have been related to negative consequences on functional outcomes, caregiver distress and social reintegration, representing therefore a challenge for clinical research. Some studies have recently been conducted to specifically explore apathetic and impulsive manifestations, as well as self-awareness impairments in patients with TBI. These findings underlined the heterogeneity of clinical manifestations for each behavioral disturbance and the diversity of psychological processes involved. In this context, new multidimensional approaches taking into account the various processes at play have been proposed to better understand and apprehend the complexity and dynamic nature of these problematic behaviors. In addition, the involvement of social and environmental factors as well as premorbid personality traits have increasingly been addressed. These new multidimensional frameworks have the potential to ensure targeted and effective rehabilitation by allowing a better identification and therefore consideration of the various mechanisms involved in the onset of problematic behaviors. In this context, the main objective of this position paper was to demonstrate the interest of multidimensional approaches in the understanding and rehabilitation of problematic behaviors in patients with TBI.

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Are self-efficacy beliefs and subjective task demand related to apathy in aging?

Abstract: These results shed new light on the processes related to apathy in aging and open up an interesting prospect for psychological interventions.

Cited by 27 publications

References 62 publications

Identifying modifiable factors associated with health optimism in older adults

Identifying modifiable factors associated with health optimism in older adults

A Multidimensional Approach to Apathy after Traumatic Brain Injury

Neurobehavioral and self-awareness changes after traumatic brain injury: Towards new multidimensional approaches

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