The Application of a Generativity Model for Older Adults

Ehlman, Katie; Ligon, Mary

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“…The act of exchanging social support may open up opportunities for communication (Ryan et al 1995), potentially increasing the fit between individuals and their social environment that allows older adults to feel accepted and motivated to engage in generative activities (Cheng 2009;Ehlman and Ligon 2012). Because previous research on FHH communication also showed the importance of social relationships (Koehly et al 2009), enhancing social relationships, especially the reciprocal social interactions, within families may play key roles in facilitating the FHH communication among older adults.…”

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“…FHH is a type of information older adults have that is very valuable to the health and well-being of their family members. In addition to the cultural factors discussed earlier, the low levels of FHH communication among older adults may also be due to not feeling that the information is being sought or valued by their family members, thus mitigating their motivation to share (Cheng 2009;Ehlman and Ligon 2012). Therefore, efforts to facilitate FHH dissemination within families should involve informing both older adults and their family members about the importance of collecting and sharing FHH information for the health of all family members.…”

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“…Asking older adults to share a life story creates an opportunity to engage them in generative action (Ehlman and Ligon 2012) while facilitating the preservation of historical information that can benefit future generations (Taft et al 2004). FHH is a specific type of information that is particularly important to the health of family members, especially the younger generations.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The importance of the fit between individuals and their social environment, specifically the presence of respect in relationships, has also been found to be important in whether older adults engage in generative activity (Ehlman and Ligon 2012). The level of respect from younger generations appears to determine the level of motivation to engage in generative actions among older adults (Cheng 2009).…”

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Family health information sharing among older adults: reaching more family members

Ashida

Schafer

2014

J Community Genet

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Although family health history (FHH) information has tremendous potential in the prevention of common complex diseases such as heart disease and cancer, lack of knowledge about one's own FHH among the public hinders its utility. Older individuals often desire to contribute to the well-being of younger generations and also play critical roles in disseminating this information. This study evaluated psychosocial factors associated with the extent of FHH communication within families. Older adults (N = 110) were interviewed at three senior centers in an urban community. Multivariate Poisson regression analysis showed that respondents who received FHH from a parent reported 41 % more family members with whom they shared FHH (b=0.34, p < 0.001) controlling for the family network size. Furthermore, one unit increase in the number of family members with whom respondents exchange reciprocal emotional support (b=0.04, p<0.01), perceived familiarity with own FHH (b=0.14, p=0.01), and self-efficacy to share FHH (b= 0.18, p=0.02) were associated with 4, 15, and 20 % increases in the number of family members with whom respondents shared FHH, respectively. Future efforts may inform older adults about their important role in modeling FHH communication behavior to encourage information sharing in future generations while providing information about how to collect and disseminate FHH to increase their familiarity and ability to share FHH within the family.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Family health information sharing among older adults: reaching more family members

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Schafer

2014

J Community Genet

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“…According to the United States Census Bureau (2012), 13% of the population was over the age of 65 in 2010, and it is projected that the number of older adults will double by 2030 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). Building on the strengths and generativity interests of older adults (Ehlman & Ligon, 2012), organizations have opportunities to advance their capacity to deliver and support intergenerational programs that, in turn, increase the capacities of the children they serve. As a result, this engagement can benefit both generations and their communities (Generations United, 2002;Gomperts, 2006;Kaplan, 1997).…”

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Building Community and Social Capital by Engaging Capacity-building Volunteers in Intergenerational Programs

Holtgrave

Norrick²,

Teufel

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Journal of Intergenerational Relationships

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Social Networks, Social Relationships, and Their Effects on the Aging Mind and Brain

Ashida¹,

Schafer²

2018

The Wiley Handbook on the Aging Mind and Brain

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Key Points• Increasing evidence shows the behavioral, perceptual, and biological pathways by which social relationships and social networks positively impact health outcomes, including those for the aging mind and brain The facilitation of healthy aging, in turn, has been shown to increase social participation among older adults through community-based interventions and contributes to societal well-being.• "Healthy Aging" as Physical, Mental, and Social Well-Being The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."l This definition emphasizes the importance of quality of life and social well-being and highlights the need to consider the impact of the social environment on human health. Public health interventions that target both the individual and his or her social environment embrace a holistic, ecological perspective that is very important for healthy aging. The ecological model posits that changes in the social environment will produce changes in the individual by addressing not only individual factors, but also inrerpcrsonal, organizational, community, and policy factors that support individual behaviors? With respect to aging, active engagement in social settings, or the social environment, is an important factor leading to productive and "successful aging.,,3 Although the process of aging is inevitable, epidemiological studies clearly show that the diseases and disabilities often associated with aging are not. Many of these "aspects of usual aging can be avoided or re\·ersed w l-,5 which suggests "chronological age per se is a relatively weak explanatory variable in assessing the prospects of continuing to age well in later life.,,6 Social relationships affect human immune function,7-9 brain activity, 10 and stress rcsponse.t ' Therefore, attempts have been made to enhance social integration among older adults, 12 exemplified by the inclusion of "active ageing" as a WHO goal for policy and program formulation. 13 The vVHO defines "active ageing" as "participation in social, economic, cultural, spiritual and civic affairs, not just the ability to be physically active or participate in the labour force. ,,13 By enabling older adults to remain productive and fully engaged, our society will continue to benefit from the resources this rapidly growing segment of the population provides.The impact of the social environment and relationships on individual well-being is greater in older age versus younger. 14 ,15 Support provided by family and friends becomes increasingly important especially when age-related diseases and disability OCClli. Nevertheless, age-related physical and functional decline can limit individuals' ability to maintain social relationships. Thus, it is important that we understand social network and relationship factors that influence, and are influenced by, the well-being of older adults. Such an understanding can enhance the development of interventions to prevent or delay the on...

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The Application of a Generativity Model for Older Adults

Cited by 40 publications

References 26 publications

Family health information sharing among older adults: reaching more family members

Family health information sharing among older adults: reaching more family members

Building Community and Social Capital by Engaging Capacity-building Volunteers in Intergenerational Programs

Social Networks, Social Relationships, and Their Effects on the Aging Mind and Brain

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