Cognition and Aging

Johnson, Spring Flores; Barrera, Kyrstle; Yochim, Brian P.

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“…These are often associated with alterations in socio-economic status, loss of employment, spouse or friends, and an increasing dependence on the assistance of others. Moreover, cognitive and mental capacities tend to decline with age (Johnson, Barrera & Yochim, 2018;June & Marty, 2018;Woodhead, 2018). Given these multifaceted challenges, it becomes advantageous for the elderly to have access to and participate in organized group physical exercise programs.…”

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Development and preliminary validation of the scale of factors which influence decision-making of the elderly to take part in physical exercise programs

Tomažič,

Plazar,

Filej

2023

Ann. Kin.

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Regular physical activity and exercise are beneficial for both physical and mental health. However, in the elderly, the level of physical activity they partake in is consistently inadequate. Recognizing the need to enhance the participation of the elderly in organized physical exercise and understanding the factors which influence their decision-making becomes pivotal. The purpose of this study was to develop a measurement instrument, specifically a scale, to identify these factors and evaluate its psychometric properties. First, the statements were formulated, which was followed by content assessment by a panel of experts. In the process of scale validation, its internal consistency, stability, correlations between the variables, and factor structure were also evaluated. The scale was tested on a sample of 1777 participants engaged in guided physical exercise at the School of Health Association (društvo Šola zdravja), all aged 60 years or more. The exploratory factor analysis yielded a four-factor model with 27 statements which explained 42.9% of variability. The results indicated weak, but statistically significant correlations between the factors and an acceptable level of internal consistency and stability of the entire scale. This scale, developed to establish the factors that influence the decision-making of the elderly to take part in organized physical exercise, represents a valid and reliable measurement instrument, which can be beneficial in the planning and promotion of organized physical exercise programs for the elderly.

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Development and preliminary validation of the scale of factors which influence decision-making of the elderly to take part in physical exercise programs

Tomažič,

Plazar,

Filej

2023

Ann. Kin.

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“…Visuospatial skills tend to show stability with age. One’s vocabulary tends to remain stable or even improve with age, in tandem with overall stability in language skills (Johnson et al, 2018). Word-finding, as measured by a picture-naming task, was found to improve into one’s 50s and then to show only subtle decline in participants’ 60s and 70s (Zec et al, 2005).…”

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Adult development and aging: A foundational geropsychology knowledge competency.

Woodhead¹,

Yochim²

2022

Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice

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In the coming years, clinical psychologists will provide services to increasing numbers of older adults, owing in part to the greater percentage of older adults in the United States. The Pikes Peak Model of Training in Professional Geropsychology includes General Knowledge about adult development and aging as a foundation for working with older adults. The current article summarizes demographics of the aging population, diversity in the aging process, research methods, and current theories of aging. Age-related changes in physical health, social development, personality, and emotional development are also reviewed. Knowledge about adult development and aging will facilitate case conceptualization and treatment planning, as well as contextualizing older adults' presenting problems within broader changes that take place with aging. Public Health Significance StatementMore psychologists are seeing older adult clients in their practice. An understanding of typical developmental processes in clinical settings is helpful when considering diagnosis, case conceptualization, and treatment options. The current article presents a review of aging processes across multiple domains, assisting psychologists in recognizing symptoms that are not a typical part of aging.

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Cognition and Aging

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Development and preliminary validation of the scale of factors which influence decision-making of the elderly to take part in physical exercise programs

Development and preliminary validation of the scale of factors which influence decision-making of the elderly to take part in physical exercise programs

Adult development and aging: A foundational geropsychology knowledge competency.

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