Effects of a change in social activity on quality of life among middle‐aged and elderly <scp>K</scp>oreans: Analysis of the <scp>K</scp>orean longitudinal study of aging (2006–2012)

Choi, Young Chul; Lee, Kwang-Sig; Shin, Jaeyong; Kwon, Jong Kyou; Park, Sohee

doi:10.1111/ggi.12685

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“…The finding that decline in social participation leads to negative mood in both older men and women across different marital groups was consistent with studies that discovered the protective role of social participation in maintaining emotional and mental health, and life quality in older adults . For instance, an 18‐year longitudinal study showed that initiating or continuous participation in social activities significantly reduced depressive symptoms in Taiwanese older adults .…”

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“…For instance, an 18‐year longitudinal study showed that initiating or continuous participation in social activities significantly reduced depressive symptoms in Taiwanese older adults . The Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (2006–2012) further showed that consistent participation in social activities significantly improved the quality of life of older Koreans …”

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confidence: 99%

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Mediating effect of decline in social activities on urinary incontinence and negative mood: Do sex and marital differences exist?

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Lai

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Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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Mediating effect of decline in social activities on urinary incontinence and negative mood: Do sex and marital differences exist?

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Lai

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Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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“…In this context, most studies in Korea have examined factors affecting employment or the desire of older adults to return to employment [ 3 , 21 – 23 ], while few studies have explored the effect of elderly employment programs on the QOL of older adults, or the impact of employment on the QOL of older adults [ 9 , 18 ]. However, to improve the lives of the elderly, who comprise an increasing proportion of the population, it is important to identify patterns of change of QOL over time and in relation to employment in Korean society.…”

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Patterns in quality of life according to employment among the older adults: the Korean longitudinal study of aging (2008–2014)

Min

Cho

2018

BMC Public Health

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BackgroundKorea is becoming an aged society. Accordingly, it is very meaningful to investigate the impact of job retention on quality of life (QOL) for older adults. We aimed to understand the pattern of changes over time in QOL of older adults aged 65 years or older based on employment status using the national data, the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (KLoSA).MethodsData from the KLoSA during 2008–2014 were used. QOL was measured with the question, “How is your overall quality of life when compared to that of your peers in the same age group?” A total of 526 older adults were selected from 2008, including 267 who retained their jobs without change (job retention group) and 259 who lost their jobs by 2014 (job loss group). In order to analyze the factors affecting the QOL between 2008 and 2014, linear mixed models were used.ResultsThe average age of participants was 70 years. In men, the QOL was significantly higher in the job retention group than the job loss group (β = 7.751, p < .001). According to time, the QOL in 2012 (β = − 3.805, p = .003) and 2014 (β = − 4.254, p < .001) was significantly lower than that in 2008. In addition, the groups of retention or loss of job showed a significant difference in the change in QOL over time; the QOL was significantly lower in 2010 (β = − 3.570, p = .027) and 2014 (β = − 5.604, p = .003).ConclusionsThis study found that employment is an important factor affecting the QOL. In order to improve the QOL of the older adults, tailored programs are needed to understand the characteristics of the elderly and to create suitable jobs for them.

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“…Studies show that older adults who participate in social groups have significantly higher QoL than non-participants, namely in the physical, environmental and social relations domains of the WHOQoL-Bref and in the past/present/future activities, intimacy and social participation facets of the WHOQoL-OLD 20,21 . Longitudinal studies show that participating in social activities leads to better QoL 22,23 , life satisfaction and self-esteem 24 and reduces depressive symptoms 23,24 in older adults. Moreover, this relationship seems practicing physical activity in the CIP had a significantly higher QoL in the psychological, social relationships and environment domains ( p<0.05).…”

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Participation in community intervention programmes and quality of life: findings from a multicenter study in Portugal

Bastos

Monteiro

Faria

et al. 2020

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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Objective: The present study aimed to analyze quality of life (QoL) in participants of community intervention programs (CIP) focused on healthy aging. Method : A multicenter cross-sectional study was carried out with 304 community-dwelling participants, aged 55 years old or more and living in three locations in Portugal. Half of these individuals (n=152) were involved in a CIP (intervention group). The intervention group was paired according to sex and age group with an equivalent number of participants (n=152) that did not take part in a CIP (comparison group). Activities implemented in the CIP were grouped according to their nature: socio-recreational, educational/lifelong learning and physical activity. Data collection involved a Social Participation Questionnaire, the WHOQOL-Bref and the Satisfaction With Life Scale. Results: The CIP participants (n=152) had a mean age of 71.4 years (±5.4), were predominantly women (75.0%), married (65.4%), with fewer than five years of education (71.7%) and a monthly family income of up to 750 euros (47.4%). The intervention group had a significantly higher QoL in the physical domain than the comparison group (p<0.03). Physical activity was the most frequently attended session in the CIP (n=119, 78.3%), in comparison with educational/lifelong learning (n=46, 30.3%) and socio-recreational (n=25, 16.4%) activities. People practicing physical activity in the CIP had a significantly higher QoL in the psychological, social relationships and environment domains (p<0.05). Conclusion: Participation in the CIP was associated with QoL. Therefore, in line with the active aging framework, CIPs must be a part of public policy measures aimed at the QoL of the population.

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Effects of a change in social activity on quality of life among middle‐aged and elderly Koreans: Analysis of the Korean longitudinal study of aging (2006–2012)

Abstract: Consistent participation in religious activities, friendship organizations, leisure/culture clubs, family/school reunion ,and volunteer work improves quality of life among middle aged and older Koreans. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2017; 17: 132-141.

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Mediating effect of decline in social activities on urinary incontinence and negative mood: Do sex and marital differences exist?

Mediating effect of decline in social activities on urinary incontinence and negative mood: Do sex and marital differences exist?

Patterns in quality of life according to employment among the older adults: the Korean longitudinal study of aging (2008–2014)

Participation in community intervention programmes and quality of life: findings from a multicenter study in Portugal

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