The University of Texas at Austin, USA.
Korea Rural Economic Institute, Naju-si, South Korea.
J Appl Gerontol. 2021 Apr;40(4):395-403. doi: 10.1177/0733464820903906. Epub 2020 Feb 8.
Research shows that felt age among older adults is a good proxy for their current and future physical and mental health. Using both quantitative and qualitative interview data, we examined correlates of and self-reported reasons for felt age among 102 low-socioeconomic status (SES), non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic older adults who were members of a senior activity center. Fewer activities of daily living (ADL)/instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) impairments, more positive affect, and higher self-efficacy were associated with higher odds of feeling younger, while financial stress was associated with lower odds. The most common self-reported reasons for younger felt age were staying active, followed by good health, positive attitudes, exercise/dancing, independence, interpersonal/intimate relationships, faith/spirituality, volunteering, family, driving/traveling, and being of sound mind. Poor health, lack of energy, and limited ability to engage in activities were self-reported reasons for older felt age. Senior center programs that enable older adults to stay active and socially integrated may contribute to their well-being.
研究表明，老年人的主观年龄是其当前和未来身心健康的良好指标。本研究采用定量和定性访谈数据，调查了经济地位较低的 102 名非裔美国人和西班牙裔老年参与者（SES）主观年龄的相关因素及其自述原因。日常生活活动（ADL）/工具性日常生活活动（IADL）受损较少、积极情绪较多和自我效能感较高与感觉更年轻的几率较高相关，而经济压力与感觉更年轻的几率较低相关。自述感觉更年轻的最常见原因是保持活跃，其次是健康状况良好、积极的态度、锻炼/跳舞、独立、人际关系/亲密关系、信仰/精神、志愿服务、家庭、驾驶/旅行以及思维清晰。健康状况不佳、缺乏精力和活动能力有限是自述感觉更老的原因。使老年人保持活跃和社交融合的老年人活动中心项目可能有助于他们的健康。
