The Importance of Views of Aging in the Context of Medical Conditions

Wurm, Susanne; Blawert, Anne; Schäfer, Sarah

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-11073-3_16

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“…Another crucial aspect of these interventions may involve emphasizing positive perspectives on aging. When age is seen solely as a phase of cognitive and physical decline, it could limit the possibilities for older adults’ continued growth and development ( Kornadt et al, 2019 , Wurm et al, 2022 ). In addition to the social environment's views on aging, negative self-perceptions of aging may also inhibit autonomy in old age.…”

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Fear of Falling Carries Over into Overprotection in Old Age: A Cross-Lagged Panel Analysis

Steckhan,

Fleig,

Wurm

et al. 2023

Int J Aging Hum Dev

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Fear of falling might result in overprotection by one's social environment. In turn, feeling dependent could increase fear of falling. However, the association between fear of falling and perceived overprotection and its temporal order is unknown. This longitudinal study explores this potential mutual longitudinal association. This study presents secondary analyses from a larger trial. We tested the association between fear of falling and perceived overprotection in a cross-lagged path model controlled for falls, health-related quality of life, age, gender, and trial condition. N = 310 participants ( M = 70 years, range: 64–92) completed self-reports at Time 1, 7 (Time 2), and 11 weeks (Time 3) after baseline assessment. We found a positive association from fear of falling to perceived overprotection (β = .12, 95% CI[0.02, 0.21], p = .02; β = .10; [0.01, 0.18], p = .03). The reversed cross-lagged paths were not significant. Findings suggest higher fear of falling translates into perceived overprotection, which may in turn increase loss of independence in old age.

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Fear of Falling Carries Over into Overprotection in Old Age: A Cross-Lagged Panel Analysis

Steckhan,

Fleig,

Wurm

et al. 2023

Int J Aging Hum Dev

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“…Although various factors may mediate the effects of self-perceptions of aging on well-being (Wurm et al, 2022), this study focused on purpose in life for three key reasons. First, the importance of purpose and meaning in promoting optimal aging has received increasing attention in previous studies (Pfund & Lewis, 2020).…”

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Purpose in Life Links Positive Aging Views to Life Satisfaction: A Within-Person Analysis Spanning 13 Years

Joshanloo

2023

J Appl Gerontol

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This study aimed to examine the relationship between positive perceptions of aging, purpose in life, and life satisfaction in older adults. It was hypothesized that purpose in life mediates the relationship between positive perceptions of one’s aging and life satisfaction. This hypothesis was tested in a sample of older American adults from four waves of the Health and Retirement Study collected at 4-year intervals between 2008 and 2020 ( N = 11,546, mean age in 2008 = 62.772). The random intercept cross-lagged panel model was used to separate within-person and between-person sources of variance. Mediation was tested at the longitudinal within-person level and was supported. Results suggest that an increase in positive perceptions of aging is associated with a future increase in purpose in life, which in turn is associated with higher future levels of life satisfaction. The findings inform interventions promoting positive aging, purpose, and life satisfaction in older adults.

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Longitudinal Relationship Between Self-Perceptions of Aging and Depressive Symptoms: Exploring Reciprocal Within-Person Links

Joshanloo

2023

Int J Ment Health Addiction

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The Importance of Views of Aging in the Context of Medical Conditions

Cited by 3 publications

References 81 publications

Fear of Falling Carries Over into Overprotection in Old Age: A Cross-Lagged Panel Analysis

Fear of Falling Carries Over into Overprotection in Old Age: A Cross-Lagged Panel Analysis

Purpose in Life Links Positive Aging Views to Life Satisfaction: A Within-Person Analysis Spanning 13 Years

Longitudinal Relationship Between Self-Perceptions of Aging and Depressive Symptoms: Exploring Reciprocal Within-Person Links

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