The level and influencing factors of gerotranscendence in community-dwelling older adults

Wang, Ke; Duan, Gong-xiang; Jia, Hong-li; Xu, Er-shan; Xie, Hong-hui

doi:10.1016/j.ijnss.2015.04.001

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“…It was intriguing that many centenarians reflected they should be appreciative of being alive and continue striving for their best and work hard until their time was up. These findings are similar to research conducted by [70] who reported participating in regular activities is associated with gerotranscendence. Overall, it seemed centenarians tried to find meaning and purpose each day.…”

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Examining Supportive Evidence for Psychosocial Theories of Aging within the Oral History Narratives of Centenarians

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Abstract:Oral history provides researchers opportunities to assess narratives and compare them to existing theories of aging. Oftentimes the discussion of psychosocial theories of aging does not include the oldest-old. The purpose of this study was to assess evidence of psychosocial theories of aging within oral history narratives from a subsample of 20 centenarians from the Oklahoma 100 Year Life Oral History Project. Analysis utilized seven theories: Activity Theory, Continuity Theory, Disengagement Theory, Theory of Gerotranscendence, Modernization Theory, Selective Optimization with Compensation (SOC) Theory, and Socioemotional Selectivity Theory (SST). Researchers used content analysis to assess each oral history narrative and noted Activity Theory and Gerotranscendence had the most evidence. Most centenarians described how they were extremely active well into older adulthood. Common themes across oral history narratives indicated that centenarians maintained a preference for activity such as formal work. Centenarians also reported a readiness for death and little fear of it. In addition, increased time spent reflecting on spirituality and religion indicated changes in self-discovery. Identification of Disengagement and Socioemotional Selectivity were sparse in the transcripts. It is possible that to reach such longevity, centenarians relied on their communities and support networks to achieve this status. It is also possible that centenarians outlived individuals in their social networks who were emotionally fulfilling. Further qualitative work should assess evidence of psychosocial theories among other long-lived older adults.

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Examining Supportive Evidence for Psychosocial Theories of Aging within the Oral History Narratives of Centenarians

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“…During this process of transcendence, loneliness is no longer perceived as something negative, but rather as an essential component that provides time for introspection, as opposed to being disengaged or apathetic (Wadensten, ; Wadensten & Carlsson, , ). It has been reported that those who experience gerotranscendence are able to gradually alter the negative attitude regarding the advanced stage of their lives and to gain a positive view of the cosmic world resulting in transcendence and increased life satisfaction (Wang, ; Wang et al, ). As such, older adults undergoing gerotranscendence enjoy low levels of stress and high satisfaction with life despite their reduced physical, mental, financial and social capacity (Wang, Lin, & Hsieh, ; Wadensten & Carlsson, , ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In the east, several studies on gerotranscendence have been published in the past 10 years. A Taiwanese study (Hsieh & Wang, ), a study in China (Wang et al, ) and the Japanese (Nakagawa, ; Tomizawa, ) studies reported the experience of gerotranscendence among old adults. Interestingly, both Taiwanese (Hsieh & Wang, ) and Japanese (Nakagawa, ; Tomizawa, ) studies have indicated that the experience of gerotranscendence may differ among old adults according to their social and cultural background.…”

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Experience of gerotranscendence among community‐dwelling older people: A cross‐sectional study

Jeong

Moon

Lee

et al. 2019

Int J Older People Nursing

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Aims and objectives: To investigate the experience of gerotranscendence among older people in community in Korea and the factors that influence their experience. Background: While the literature provides estimates of how many older people are affected by negative aspects of ageing, it is not known to what extent and why some older people experience gerotranscendence, despite the challenges they encounter throughout their lifetime. Design: A cross-sectional survey. Methods: A 55-item questionnaire was distributed to 109 older people between March and June 2017. Univariable and multivariable linear regressions were conducted on the four question group sum scores to identify factors associated with gerotranscendence. Results: Older people aged 65-93 who live in a community in Korea reported the experience of gerotranscendence. Age and religion showed a statistically significant association with gerotranscendence. Religiosity showed a statistically significant association with beliefs about death and dying. Age and beliefs about death and dying have significant relationship with the experience of gerotranscendence. Conclusions: Older people who have more positive views about death and dying are more likely to experience gerotranscendence. The study results provide nurses and other healthcare professionals with new understandings and insights about the factors potentially related to positive ageing process. Implications for practice: It is essential for nurses to investigate their own beliefs about death and dying, and their understanding of gerotranscendence which will contribute to developing education programs and practice guidelines as an essential part of promoting gerotranscendence and positive ageing. K E Y W O R D S beliefs about death and dying, community, gerotranscendence, old people, satisfaction with life, social support 2 of 11 | JEONG Et al.

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“…However, young people usually chose to move out and select an apartment near their workplace once they were financially capable of doing so. When their parents get older and retire, these offspring choose to live near their parents' home or live with their parents again [6]. Thus, family composition changes in synchrony with the family life cycle and individuals' life stages.…”

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Intergenerational Factors Influencing Household Cohabitation in Urban China: Chengdu

Wang

Yang

Liu

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Family composition impacts individual consumption habits, which may potentially transform urban integral space structure. Due to the reform in the housing system at the end of the 1990s and increases in residents’ income, houses became more affordable, and intergenerational household cohabitation is no longer the primary pattern. Nonetheless, as families change, it still remains an important form of family composition. Intergenerational support is important in household habitation. This study examines the temporal changes and the structure of intergenerational household cohabitation. Moreover, intergenerational factors in groups of all genders and ages are analyzed. We found that intergenerational household cohabitation in Chengdu comprises three structures: elders living with married children, elders living with unmarried children, and elders living with grandchildren. According to multiple logistic regression, we can see that inadequate housing, economy of costs, cases of emergency, fear of loneliness, care of grandchildren, and poor health have marked effects on household cohabitation, and the positive or negative effects are distinct regarding different structures. To be more specific, the significance of financial support in family composition decreases, and that of support in daily care increases with age. The influence of financial support, daily care support, and emotional support peaks among those aged between 35–60, followed by individuals under 35, and those aged over 60. Financial support is comparatively important for individuals under 35, and females attach more importance to emotional support in intergenerational household cohabitation. The findings provide a basis for subsequent studies of family composition.

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The level and influencing factors of gerotranscendence in community-dwelling older adults

Cited by 15 publications

References 14 publications

Examining Supportive Evidence for Psychosocial Theories of Aging within the Oral History Narratives of Centenarians

Examining Supportive Evidence for Psychosocial Theories of Aging within the Oral History Narratives of Centenarians

Experience of gerotranscendence among community‐dwelling older people: A cross‐sectional study

Intergenerational Factors Influencing Household Cohabitation in Urban China: Chengdu

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