Validation and utility of the Attitudes to Ageing Questionnaire: Links to menopause and well-being trajectories

Brown, L. David; Bowden, Stephen C.; Bryant, Christina; Brown, Valerie M.; Bei, Bei; Gilson, Kim-Michelle; Komiti, Angela; Judd, Fiona

doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.06.042

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“…Studies have indicated that married women are healthier overall and present relatively minor perimenopausal symptoms compared with single women possibly because married women have stronger social relationships and family support (Namazi, Sadeghi, & Behboodi Moghadam, 2019). However, Reyhani et al (2018) reported that women who established their identity and personality based on motherhood and sexual partnership felt disheartened after encountering declined fertility in middle age possibly because such a change in their fertility ended the dominant position created by their gender roles (Brown et al, 2015). Thus, unmarried women in my study who had never obtained such roles or identity through childbirth or being a mother could relate more to the loss of fertility and gender roles.…”

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Health Concerns of Perimenopausal Women

Hou¹,

Tsao²

2020

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BackgroundPracticing perimenopausal health promotion is an important key stage for the healthy life of the coming elderly. However, there are few studies conducted on these women's subjective health concerns. Getting insight into their health concerns can help women implement their own health promotion lives. AimsThe goal is to generate data from the in-depth interview for perimenopausal women based on their perceptions, beliefs, values, and feelings regarding perimenopausal women's subjective health concerns.

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Health Concerns of Perimenopausal Women

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2020

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“…As highlighted in the Method section, people with SMI have a reduced life expectancy of 15-20 years and consequently show signs of premature ageing, meaning that age-related changes will become relevant at a younger age. Previous research also suggests that even in 'healthy' people, age-related changes and issues become relevant and salient in midlife (Brown et al, 2015). Furthermore, the definition of old age is somewhat arbitrary and the age of 65 which has traditionally been used within clinical services and research trials has been challenged in recent years with services and trials not using the age of 65 as a criterion.…”

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Barriers and facilitators to accessing psychological therapies for severe mental health difficulties in later life

Berry

Sheardown

Pabbineedi

et al. 2019

Behav. Cogn. Psychother.

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Background:The number of people growing older with severe mental illness (SMI) is rising, reflecting societal trends towards an ageing population. Evidence suggests that older people are less likely to seek help, be referred for and receive psychological therapy compared with younger people, but past research has focused on those with mild to moderate mental health needs.Aims:This research aims to identify the specific barriers faced by older people with SMI.Method:We interviewed 53 participants (22 service users with SMI aged over 50 years, 11 carers of people with SMI, and 20 health care professionals) about their views and experiences of accessing therapy for SMI in later life.Results:Thematic analysis revealed five themes: organizational and resource issues; myths about therapy and attitudinal barriers; stigma; encouraging access to therapy; and meeting age-specific needs.Conclusions:Barriers faced by older people with SMI are not only age-related, but also reflect specific issues associated with having a SMI over many years. Improving awareness of the benefits of psychological therapies is important not only for older people with SMI themselves, but also for their carers and staff who work with them.

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“…However, research in this field tends to include middle‐aged participants on the basis that people with severe mental illness have a reduced life expectancy of 20 years and consequently may show signs of premature ageing. Previous research also suggests that even in ‘healthy’ people, age‐related changes and issues become relevant and salient in midlife …”

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“…Previous research also suggests that even in 'healthy' people, age-related changes and issues become relevant and salient in midlife. 12 2 | METHOD Studies were excluded if they were case studies or had a qualitative design.…”

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A systematic review of the effects of psychosocial interventions on social functioning for middle‐aged and older‐aged adults with severe mental illness

Smart

Brown

Palmier‐Claus

et al. 2020

Int J Geriat Psychiatry

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Objectives The number of older adults with severe mental health problems such as schizophrenia is likely to double in the next 20 years. The needs of this patient group change across the life course, but difficulties with social functioning persist into older age. Poorer social functioning is associated with poorer outcomes and has been identified as a priority for intervention by patients themselves. This paper systematically reviews studies examining the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on social functioning for people with severe mental health problems in later life. Methods A systematic review of peer‐reviewed journal articles was conducted and databases were searched from inception to December 2017. The review was limited to psychosocial interventions, for mid to older aged adults (≥40 years of age) with severe mental illness that included a validated measure of social functioning. Results Fifteen studies (17 papers) met inclusion criteria. There was evidence to support skills training interventions that primarily focused on social skills training or integrated mental and physical health interventions. There was not sufficient evidence to recommend any other interventions. Conclusions The results highlight the limited nature of interventions designed specifically for older people with severe mental health problems that target social functioning and the need for more robust, large‐scale studies in the area. Current evidence suggests that cognitive behaviour therapy can be effective in targeting social functioning in younger age groups, but, as yet, there is insufficient evidence to recommend this intervention for an older population.

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Validation and utility of the Attitudes to Ageing Questionnaire: Links to menopause and well-being trajectories

Cited by 14 publications

References 32 publications

Health Concerns of Perimenopausal Women

Health Concerns of Perimenopausal Women

Barriers and facilitators to accessing psychological therapies for severe mental health difficulties in later life

A systematic review of the effects of psychosocial interventions on social functioning for middle‐aged and older‐aged adults with severe mental illness

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