Healthy ageing, resilience and wellbeing

Cosco, Theodore D.; Howse, Kenneth; Brayne, Carol

doi:10.1017/s2045796017000324

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“…Within the sample analyzed, we found evidence of lower SPWB levels in females, confirming the SPWB gender differential in favor of males that is commonly found in the literature [41,[59][60][61]. We also confirmed a strong positive association between resilience and SPWB [61][62][63][64][65]. Finally, both participation in social activities and physical activity were positively associated with resilience, as well as with SPWB.…”

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Participation to Leisure Activities and Well-Being in a Group of Residents of Naples-Italy: The Role of Resilience

Cocozza¹,

Sacco

Matarese³

et al. 2020

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We explored the relationship between cultural and social participation, physical activity, and well-being in a group of residents of the metropolitan area of Naples, Italy and the role that resilience plays in this relationship. Naples offers a remarkable urban environment with the potentially beneficial psychological effects of outstanding natural beauty, and one of the world’s most impressive repositories of tangible and intangible cultural heritage. However, Naples was also, and still is, heavily affected by the 2008 economic crisis, in addition to preexisting social and economic issues. The major finding of this study is that, despite this highly contrasting urban environment, the combination of physical activity and engagement in social and cultural activities has a positive effect on subjective (self-reported) psychological well-being (SPWB) in a group of residents, and that resilience mediates this relationship.

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confidence: 87%

Participation to Leisure Activities and Well-Being in a Group of Residents of Naples-Italy: The Role of Resilience

Cocozza¹,

Sacco

Matarese³

et al. 2020

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“…Studies have shown that older adults' have a variety of strategies in place to maximise independence and well‐being in the context of physical decline (Baltes & Baltes, ; Carpentieri, Elliott, Brett, & Deary, ; Nazil, ). In terms of ageing, individuals who are able to maintain higher levels of functioning despite adversity experienced are thought to demonstrate resilience (Cosco, Howse, & Brayne, ). Resilience can be described as ‘the process of effectively negotiating, adapting to, or managing significant sources of stress or trauma.…”

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Resilience, not frailty: A qualitative study of the perceptions of older adults towards “frailty”

Pan

Bloomfield

Boyd

2019

Int J Older People Nursing

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Background Despite increasing importance placed upon the identification of frailty among the older population, scholarship is limited around the perception of older adults towards the term. This qualitative study aimed to investigate the perceptions of older adults in a New Zealand setting towards the term “frail”. Methods Twelve participants identified as frail based on unrelated comprehensive geriatric assessment were approached and interviewed in their own homes. Interviews were transcribed ad verbatim and analysed by general inductive approach. Results There was a diverse conceptualisation of frailty among the participants, across physical, cognitive and social dimensions, which differed from professional definitions of frailty. Participants maintained a neutral stance towards the concept of frailty and, however, reject its application to themselves. They also highlight the importance of independence and resilience in the staving off of frailty and the maintenance of quality of life. Conclusion This study suggests health professionals should shift focus on clinical encounters with the older patient, away from the deficits of frailty and towards independence, resilience and autonomy. Implications for practice Frail older adults often reject the term frailty when used about themselves, therefore using this term in communication with older adults may have negative consequences.

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“…Such divergence in the experiences of exclusion may be partly explained through resilience theories, which show that individuals who navigate adversity, such as loss of a loved one or diminishing social networks, whilst maintaining high levels of functioning across a number of domains, demonstrate stronger resilience. It is argued that public policy interventions aimed at building social capital (that is, potential benefits derived from social relationships) amongst an ageing population can help to foster resilience, a greater sense of well-being, and perceptions of social inclusion (Cosco, Howse and Brayne 2017).…”

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How Ageing and Quality of Life is Influenced by Social Relationships: An Exploration of Rural Midlife Women in Ireland

Herbert

2018

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The aim of this article is to examine and contribute to the existing body of knowledge on gendered rural ageing by exploring, from a lifecourse perspective, the pivotal role of social relationships in shaping the quality of life for rural women at mid-life and beyond. Quality of life is examined in relation to the contributing factor of social relationships, and the article further explores concepts that intersect with social relationships to influence quality of life, including those of place, work, and health. As part of the examination of social relationships, complementary concepts of social inclusion and exclusion, social isolation, and loneliness are also explored. Findings from qualitative interviews with 25 women in rural Ireland aged 45-65 years, together with grounded theory analysis, suggest that the quality of life experienced by rural women at mid-life is primarily influenced by the presence, absence, and quality of social relationships experienced with family, friends, and other members of the community. Although a number of influencing factors contribute to perceived quality of life, meaningful social connectivity takes precedence. In considering life beyond middle-age, rural women envisage social inclusion as playing an increasingly vital role in shaping their ageing and their quality of life.

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Healthy ageing, resilience and wellbeing

Cited by 207 publications

References 24 publications

Participation to Leisure Activities and Well-Being in a Group of Residents of Naples-Italy: The Role of Resilience

Participation to Leisure Activities and Well-Being in a Group of Residents of Naples-Italy: The Role of Resilience

Resilience, not frailty: A qualitative study of the perceptions of older adults towards “frailty”

How Ageing and Quality of Life is Influenced by Social Relationships: An Exploration of Rural Midlife Women in Ireland

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