Effects of work participation, intergenerational transfers and savings on life satisfaction of older <scp>M</scp>alaysians

Ng, Sor-Tho; Hamid, Tengku Aizan

doi:10.1111/j.1741-6612.2012.00619.x

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“…It is still unclear under what conditions psychological intervention should be performed for achieving better satisfaction after TKA. As we know, the Life Satisfaction Rating (LSR) scale proposed by Neugarten and Havighurst in 1961 [18], a multidimensional measure representing the complexity of psychological wellbeing, has been widely used since its publication [19,20]. The hypothesis of this study is that the outcome of LSR is a significant predictor of TKA.…”

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Preoperative low scores of Life Satisfaction Rating predicts poor outcomes after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective observational study

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Background: Despite the continued improvement in the surgical techniques during primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA), literatures indicate that up to 10 to 20% patients are not satisfied with their outcomes. Psychological factors in this dissatisfaction are yet to be clearly identified. The aim of this study is to develop a method to assess whether the patient's current mental state is suitable enough to accept a TKA surgery. Methods: Preoperative demographic and clinical data of 532 patients who underwent TKA were prospectively obtained from January 2012 until December 2016. We recorded the scores evaluated by SF-36 questionnaire and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) preoperatively and 1 year postoperatively. Preoperative Life Satisfaction Rating (LSR) is emphatically evaluated. Results: Poor preoperative score of LSR was a significant predictor of dissatisfaction after TKA. Patients with low LSR reported significant pain and stiffness, although there was no remarkable effect on functionality of the replaced joint. The results also showed that age and BMI were not strong predictors of satisfaction in TKA. Conclusion: Our outcomes can help clinicians evaluate whether a patient's current mental status is favorable for TKA. If patients have extreme low scores of LSR (less than 10), a psychological intervention should be recommended for better satisfaction following a TKA surgery. This would also allow surgeons to individually assess the risks and benefits of surgery.

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Preoperative low scores of Life Satisfaction Rating predicts poor outcomes after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective observational study

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“…There are also studies investigating the association between social support (e.g., Chalise, Saito, Takahashi, & Kai, 2007; Chao, 2012; Revicki & Mitchell, 1990) or intergenerational social exchange (e.g., Chen & Jordan, 2018; Katz, 2009; Kim & Kim, 2003; Lowenstein, Katz, & Gur‐Yaish, 2007; Ng & Hamid, 2013; Silverstein, Cong, & Li, 2006) and life satisfaction. However, informal care differs from these concepts in various ways: While social support is relevant for all types of relationships, irrespective of health or age, and focuses more on emotional and social support (e.g., having someone to talk to, and expressions of love and understanding (e.g., Lubben, 1988; Shumaker & Brownell, 1984), informal care is specific to the presence of a need for care and instrumental and personal care.…”

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Life satisfaction of informal care recipients: Findings from the German Ageing Survey

Zwar

König

Hajek

2019

British J Health Psychol

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Objectives. Global judgements of life satisfaction are a core aspect of subjective wellbeing, and of central relevance to understanding how those in need of care view their lives. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the association between the receipt of informal care and life satisfaction in a longitudinal setting.Design. Longitudinal analysis of a population-based data set of community-dwelling individuals aged 40 years and older.Methods. Data from the German Ageing Survey were used (Waves 2002(Waves , 2008(Waves , 2011(Waves , 2014. Fixed effects regression analysis was implemented to investigate the longitudinal association between receipt of informal care (no/yes) and life satisfaction (Satisfaction with Life Scale), while controlling for sociodemographic data (e.g., age) and health-related factors (e.g., physical and mental health).Results. Results from fixed effects longitudinal models revealed that transitioning from not receiving informal care to receiving informal care predicted a decrease in life satisfaction. This result remained stable when specific types of receipt of informal care were used as predictors. Conclusions.Receiving informal care is associated with a decrease in life satisfaction, irrespective of the type of informal care received. These results highlight the necessity of taking the care recipient's perception into consideration, and indicate the imminent need for the care situation to be improved, if the life satisfaction of care recipients is to be maintained. Statement of contributionWhat is already known on the topic? In general, few studies investigate the care recipients' perspective regarding outcomes associated with the receipt of informal care. Particularly, studies on the association between receipt of informal care and life satisfaction, and especially longitudinal population-based studies, are rare. What does this study add?Evidence of a population-based longitudinal study in a sparsely investigated field of research Our longitudinal study found recipients of informal care to report reduced life satisfaction This negative association remained stable when investigating different tasks of informal careIn Germany, like in many other industrial countries, a demographic change is currently taking place. Due to this, the proportion of the population that is older is growing, while

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“…With the AJA rejection rate now at 70% overall , the need is for a ‘virtuous cycle’ of a sustained flow of high‐quality submissions from regional authors, resulting in increased regional content, and continuing improvement in the AJA 's impact factor, in turn attracting further high‐standard submissions. The Early View of papers already accepted for publication through 2013 shows some diversification of countries represented, with papers from Malaysia and Thailand, as well as a continuing New Zealand presence .…”

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The role of the Australasian Journal on Ageing in the Asia‐Oceania region

Howe¹

2013

Australas J Ageing

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Effects of work participation, intergenerational transfers and savings on life satisfaction of older Malaysians

Abstract: Intergenerational transfers and savings are important predictors of life satisfaction. The interdependence between generations should remain and savings habits need to be cultivated to ensure a higher life satisfaction in old age.

Cited by 12 publications

References 22 publications

Preoperative low scores of Life Satisfaction Rating predicts poor outcomes after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective observational study

Preoperative low scores of Life Satisfaction Rating predicts poor outcomes after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective observational study

Life satisfaction of informal care recipients: Findings from the German Ageing Survey

The role of the Australasian Journal on Ageing in the Asia‐Oceania region

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