Boerner Kathrin, Wang Shu-Wen
Jewish Home Lifecare, New York, NY 10025, USA.
Int J Aging Hum Dev. 2010;70(2):163-79. doi: 10.2190/AG.70.2.d.
This study examined the impact of loss of vision on important life domains depending on life context. The sample included two groups dealing with vision impairment: middle-aged (n = 44) and older adults (n = 107). Findings showed important group differences in extent, type, and facet of life changes across and within four life domains: goals/priorities, self-views, worldviews, and relationships with others. Overall, middle-aged participants experienced more change, and these changes seemed to be more pronounced. Findings suggest that if vision loss occurs in middle adulthood, it tends to be more disruptive, and that it comes with the risk of negative long-term consequences.
本研究根据生活背景,考察了视力丧失对重要生活领域的影响。样本包括两组视力受损人群:中年组(n = 44)和老年组(n = 107)。研究结果显示,在目标/优先级、自我认知、世界观以及与他人的关系这四个生活领域内及之间,两组在生活变化的程度、类型和方面存在重要差异。总体而言,中年参与者经历的变化更多,而且这些变化似乎更为显著。研究结果表明,如果在中年期出现视力丧失,往往会造成更大的干扰,并且存在产生长期负面后果的风险。