Perception of Age Stereotypes and Self-Perception of Aging: A Comparison of French and Moroccan Populations

Macia, Enguerran; Lahmam, A.; Baali, Abdelatif; Boëtsch, Gilles; Chapuis-Lucciani, Nicole

doi:10.1007/s10823-009-9103-0

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“…For example, we found that women’s greater RRRs for high frequency of self-perceived uselessness disappeared when health and all other factors were modeled. This is consistent with several previous studies [47, 51], and is likely influenced by their traditional gender roles and their poor health compared to men [47]. Compared to respondents of minority ethnicity, Han older adults were more likely to report high frequency of self-perceived uselessness relative to low frequency, but there was no ethnic difference between moderate and low frequency.…”

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“…On the other hand, when young-old adults experience new negative events like illness, these problems can negatively impact their perceptions of usefulness in the absence of coping skills that develop over time [49]. Our findings for the fixed attribute of age are in line with one recent study that found no difference in self-perception of aging among the oldest-old aged 80 or older as compared to older adults aged 60–69 when health was controlled [51]. …”

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“…With a few exceptions [49–51], it is rare to analyze risk factors for the oldest-old. Numerous empirical studies in other areas of aging have shown that the oldest-old aged 80 or older, including centenarians, are likely to have a better capacity to cope with the adversities encountered in daily life [52–56].…”

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Self-perceived uselessness and associated factors among older adults in China

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BackgroundSelf-perceived uselessness is associated with poor health and high mortality among older adults in China. However, it is unclear which demographic, psychosocial, behavioral and health factors are associated with self-perceived uselessness.MethodsData came from four waves (2005, 2008, 2011 and 2014) of the largest nationwide longitudinal survey of the population aged 65 and older in China (26,624 individuals contributed 48,476 observations). This study aimed to systematically investigate factors associated with self-perceived uselessness based on the proposed REHAB framework that includes resources (R), environments (E), health (H), fixed attributes (A) and behaviors (B). Self-perceived uselessness was measured by a single item: “with age, do you feel more useless?” and coded by frequency: high (always and often), moderate (sometimes) and low (seldom and never). Multinomial logistic regression models with low frequency as the reference category were employed to identify REHAB risk factors associated with self-perceived uselessness.ResultsMost factors in the REHAB framework were associated with self-perceived uselessness, although some social environmental factors in the full model were not significant. Specifically, more socioeconomic resources were associated with reduced relative risk ratio (RRR) of high or moderate frequency of self-perceived uselessness relative to low frequency. More environmental family/social support was associated with lower RRR of high frequency of self-perceived uselessness. Cultural factors such as coresidence with children and intergenerational transfer were associated with reduced RRR of high frequency of self-perceived uselessness. Indicators of poor health status such as disability and loneliness were associated with greater RRR of high or moderate frequency of self-perceived uselessness. Fixed attributes of older age and Han ethnicity were associated with increased RRR of high frequency of self-perceived uselessness; whereas optimism and self-control were associated with reduced RRR. Behaviors including regular consumption of alcohol, regular exercise, social participation and leisure activities were associated with reduced RRR of high frequency of self-perceived uselessness.ConclusionsSelf-perceived uselessness was associated with a wide range of factors in the REHAB framework. The findings could have important implications for China to develop and target community health programs to improve self-perceived usefulness among older adults.

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“…The idea is moreover also largely borne out by studies on (a) agerelated stereotypes, and (b) subjective well-being as well as adaptive self-regulation. Indeed, there is currently a relative consensus regarding age-related stereotypes in Western societies, and most researchers today concur that agerelated stereotypes are on the whole negative (e.g., Levy and Banaji 2002;Boduroglu et al 2006;Macia et al 2009;Palmore 2002). Yet, research on subjective well-being has shown it to vary little with age (for a review, see Diener and Suh 1998).…”

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Age identity, self-rated health, and life satisfaction among older adults in Dakar, Senegal

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The objectives of this quantitative study were to (1) ascertain to what extent older adults aged 50 and above feel and desire to be younger than their age, and classify themselves as young versus old; (2) compare these patterns with those found among other cross-cultural populations; and (3) assess the extent to which self-rated health and life satisfaction predict age identities. This study was carried out on a sample of 500 dwellers of the Senegalese capital aged 50 and older. This sample was constructed using the quota method to strive for representativeness. Most of the respondents wanted to be younger than their chronological age (51.8 %), but only 27.8 % felt younger than they were. Moreover, 80 % of the sample claimed to be old. Self-rated health predicted felt age and the feeling of being old. Furthermore, the less-satisfied Dakar residents were with their life, the younger they wanted to be. We first discuss our results in a comparative perspective focused on how orientations toward individualism and collectivism could be related to age identity, and on demographic characteristics of the Senegalese population-where life expectancy is 59.3 years old. We then analyze the relevance of age identity dimensions as indicators of successful aging in Dakar.

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“…Pada orang dewasa yang mempunyai persepsi baik dikarenakan adanya kultur sosial yang baik dan gaya hidup yang masih tradisional atau rural. Sedangkan persepsi yang tidak cukup baik dikarenakan oleh gaya hidup urban dan telah menghilangkan nilai tradisional (Macia et al, 2009).Hubungan kecemasan dengan usia dewasa atau tua juga berkaitan dan ini ditemukan pada wanita premenopause dan wanita yang mendapat Hormon Replacement Terapy (HRT) serta wanita yang sudah menopause (Eum et al 2012).…”

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Hubungan Persepsi tentang Menopause dengan Kecemasan pada Wanita Premenopause

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2015

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ABSTRAKPerubahan fisik dan psikologis pada wanita premenopause sering membuat mereka cemas. Dan kecemasan juga bisa menimbulkan gejala-gejala fisik. Gejala-gejala premenopause ini alami oleh banyak wanita hampir di seluruh dunia yaitu sekitar 70-80% wanita Eropa, 60% di Amerika dan 57% di Malaysia, 18% di Cina dan 10% di Jepang dan Indonesia. Perubahan fisik dan psikologis ini juga dapat mempengaruhi kesejahteraan hidup dan kesehatan mental mereka.Penelitian ini adalah observational dengan metode analisis analitik dan dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Simple Random Sampling dengan 68 responden. Instrument penelitian untuk persepsi menggunakan quesionare persepsi tentang menopause dan untuk kecemasan menggunakan quesionare Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan menggunakan tes korelasi, dan hasil perhitungan di dapatkan hasil korelasinya 0,296 dimana p>0,05, maka tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan. Hasil yang didapat antara persepsi dengan usia yaitu 0,002 sedangkan persepsi dengan pekerjaan diperoleh hasil 0,017. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara persepsi tentang menopause dengan kecemasan pada wanita premenopause. Tetapi ada hubungan antara persepsi dengan usia dan pekerjaan sehingga bisa mempengaruhi hubungan dengan kecemasan. ABSTRACTPhysical and psychological changes in premenopausal women often make them anxious. And anxiety can also cause physical symptoms. This premenopausal symptoms experienced by many women in almost all the world is about 70-80% of women of Europe, 60% in America and 57% in Malaysia, 18% in China and 10% in Japan and Indonesia. Physical and psychological changes can also affect the well-being and mental health.This study is observational and analytic analysis method with cross sectional approach. The sampling technique in this study using the Simple Random Sampling with 68 respondents. Research instrument for use quesionare perception perception of menopause and for anxiety using quesionare Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale.Data were analyzed using correlation tests, and the results of the correlation calculations get 0,296 results where p> 0.05, there is no significant relationship. The results obtained between perception with age is 0.002, while the perception of the results obtained 0,017 jobs.This study showed no significant relationship between the perception of menopause in premenopausal women with anxiety. But there is a relationship between age and job perceptions that could affect relations with anxiety.

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Perception of Age Stereotypes and Self-Perception of Aging: A Comparison of French and Moroccan Populations

Cited by 34 publications

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Self-perceived uselessness and associated factors among older adults in China

Self-perceived uselessness and associated factors among older adults in China

Age identity, self-rated health, and life satisfaction among older adults in Dakar, Senegal

Hubungan Persepsi tentang Menopause dengan Kecemasan pada Wanita Premenopause

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