Psychological Correlates of Fear of Falling in the Elderly

Ribeiro, Óscar; Santos, Ângela R.

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“…22 Our results indicate that the only physical measure predictive of falls in the regression model was the TUGT. Despite the fact that the TUGT was not as predictive as the SSGV, BBS, and DGI using the AUC of the ROC curves, it was the only physical measure that explained a unique portion of the variance that was over and above the ABC and FFABQ.…”

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“…21 Another study by Ribeiro and Santos demonstrated that an individual's level of perceived control can impact their balance performance. 22 Individuals with a FOF displayed lower perceived control over falling, decreased balance, and lower falls selfefficacy, while those individuals with no FOF and a greater perceived control over falling displayed a greater balance performance. 22 Thus, balance confidence and FOF are two essential psychological factors to consider when developing fall intervention strategies for the elderly population in order to enhance their ability to remain active at home and within the community, as well as avoid additional health care due to injurious falls.…”

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Balance Confidence and Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior Are Most Predictive of Falling in Older Adults: Prospective Analysis

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Balance Confidence and Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior Are Most Predictive of Falling in Older Adults: Prospective Analysis

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“…Algunas investigaciones han destacado que trabajar los procesos cognitivos de las personas mayores y utilizar la revisión de vida, ayuda a disminuir los síntomas depresivos (Moreno-Carrillo & Lopera-Restrepo, 2010;Serrano-Selva, Latorre Postigo, & Montañes Rodríguez, 2005). Asimismo, varios estudios han demostrado que es posible aumentar la autoeficacia, y esta a su vez puede transformar cognitivamente las situaciones y mejorar el estado de ánimo, la salud y la calidad de vida (Bandura, 2004;Blazer, 2002;Jones, Mandy, & Partridge, 2009;Ribeiro & Santos, 2015;Tse, Vong, & Tang, 2013;van Jaarsveld et al, 2005). Los pensamientos negativos son un factor vinculado a la depresión y el control sobre estos es una forma en que las creencias de autoeficacia podrían regular la depresión (Zeng et al, 2012).…”

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“…Cuando las personas con escasa autoeficacia enfrentan situaciones difíciles, sus creencias y pensamientos pesimistas intervienen generando temor, sensaciones de estrés, ansiedad y síntomas depresivos, mientras que las personas que creen poder manejar situaciones difíciles, no se mantienen pensando en estas situaciones de forma pesimista y sienten menos temor (Ribeiro & Santos, 2015;Visschedijk, van Balen, Hertogh, & Achterberg, 2013;Zeng et al, 2012). Las creencias de autoeficacia pueden transformar cognitivamente las situaciones que parecen ser amenazantes en situaciones manejables (Ribeiro & Santos, 2015;van Jaarsveld, Ranchor, Sanderman, Ormel, & Kempen, 2005).…”

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“…Las creencias de autoeficacia pueden transformar cognitivamente las situaciones que parecen ser amenazantes en situaciones manejables (Ribeiro & Santos, 2015;van Jaarsveld, Ranchor, Sanderman, Ormel, & Kempen, 2005). Sin embargo, los patrones de pensamiento negativo, factor relacionado con la depresión, trabajan en sentido contrario al reducir la autoeficacia (Zeng et al, 2012).…”

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Factores protectores de la depresión en una muestra de adultos mayores en Puerto Rico : autoeficacia, escolaridad y otras variables socio-demográficas.

Taylor

Irizarry-Robles

2015

Acta. Colomb. Psicol.

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ResumenEl objetivo de esta investigación descriptiva-correlacional fue evaluar la relación entre autoeficacia, escolaridad y síntomas depresivos para identificar factores protectores de la depresión en una muestra de personas de edad avanzada de la población de Puerto Rico. Además, se examinaron otras variables sociodemográficas como el estado civil, con quién residen y el sexo, en relación con la autoeficacia y los síntomas depresivos. Se seleccionaron por disponibilidad 45 participantes con edades entre 60 y 86 años (M=69; DE=7.37). Los instrumentos utilizados fueron la Escala Autoevaluativa de la Depresión de Zung (1965) y la Escala de Autoeficacia General de Baessler y Schwarcer (1996). La hipótesis planteó que, a mayor autoeficacia y escolaridad, menor sería el nivel de los síntomas depresivos en una muestra de adultos mayores de Puerto Rico. Los análisis estadísticos incluyeron pruebas t y los Coeficientes de Correlación de Pearson y de Regresión Múltiple. Se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas para la autoeficacia y la escolaridad entre quienes no presentaban depresión y los que presentaban depresión moderada o severa. Además, se encontraron mayores niveles de depresión y menores niveles de autoeficacia en quienes habían enviudado. Los resultados sugieren que altos niveles de escolaridad y autoeficacia son factores protectores de la depresión en los adultos mayores, mientras que la viudez es un factor de riesgo para la depresión. Palabras clave: depresión, autoeficacia, escolaridad, adultos mayores. PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR DEPRESSION IN AN ELDERLY SAMPLE OF PUERTO RICO: SELF-EFFICACY, EDUCATIONAL LEVEL AND OTHER SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES AbstractThe aim of this descriptive-correlational study was to assess the relationship between self-efficacy, educational level and depressive symptoms in order to identify protective factors for depression in a sample of elderly people in Puerto Rico. Other socio-demographic variables such as marital status, living arrangements, and sex were examined in relation to self-efficacy and depressive symptoms. The selected sample consisted of 45 participants ranging in age from 60 to 86 years old (M=69; SD=7.37). Measures employed included the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (1965) and the Baessler and Schwarcer's General Self-Efficacy Scale (1996). The hypothesis stated that the level of depressive symptoms would be lower when there is higher self-efficacy and higher educational level in a sample of Puerto Rican elderly people. Statistical analysis included t tests, the Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Multiple Regression Coefficient. Statistically significant differences for selfefficacy and educational level were found between those who did not show depressive symptoms and those with moderate to severe depression. In addition, higher levels of depression and lower levels of self-efficacy were found in those who had widowed. Results suggest that high levels of education and self-efficacy are protective factors for depression in elderly people, while ...

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What are the psychosocial consequences when fear of falling starts or ends? Evidence from an asymmetric fixed effects analysis based on longitudinal data from the general population

Hajek

König

2020

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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The purpose of this study was to identify whether the onset and the end of fear of falling (FOF) are associated with psychosocial consequences (in terms of depressive symptoms, loneliness, social isolation, autonomy, and subjective wellbeing). Methods/Design: Longitudinal data for this study were taken from the nationally representative German Ageing Survey which included community-dwelling individuals ≥40 years (wave 5 and wave 6). Psychosocial outcome measures were assessed using widely established and well-validated scales. The presence of FOF was used as the main explanatory variable. It was adjusted for age, family status, labor force participation, self-rated health, physical functioning, as well as the number of chronic conditions. Results: Linear fixed effects regressions revealed that FOF was associated with adverse psychosocial outcomes (increased depressive symptoms, lower life satisfaction, lower positive affect, higher negative affect, and lower perceived autonomy). Asymmetric fixed effects regressions analysis showed that the onset of FOF was associated with reduced life satisfaction as well as reduced autonomy, whereas the end of FOF was associated with reduced depressive symptoms, decreased loneliness scores, as well as decreased negative affect. Conclusions: The study findings suggest that future studies should analyze the consequences of FOF differently (onset and end of FOF) which has practical important implications. More specifically, while strategies to avoid the onset of FOF may help to maintain satisfaction with life and autonomy, strategies to end FOF may contribute to avoid increased loneliness, feelings of negative affect, as well as increased depressive symptoms.

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Psychological Correlates of Fear of Falling in the Elderly

Cited by 11 publications

References 27 publications

Balance Confidence and Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior Are Most Predictive of Falling in Older Adults: Prospective Analysis

Balance Confidence and Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior Are Most Predictive of Falling in Older Adults: Prospective Analysis

Factores protectores de la depresión en una muestra de adultos mayores en Puerto Rico : autoeficacia, escolaridad y otras variables socio-demográficas.

What are the psychosocial consequences when fear of falling starts or ends? Evidence from an asymmetric fixed effects analysis based on longitudinal data from the general population

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