J Gerontol Nurs. 2023 Dec;49(12):32-39. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20231108-04. Epub 2023 Dec 1.
Older adults, who are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), exhibit less stress and greater well-being than their younger peers. However, there have been no in-depth explorations of adaptive coping strategies among this population, nor has the role of frailty status been addressed. The current study examined stress and coping in 30 U.S. older adults (mean age = 81 years, range = 68 to 95 years) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, uncovering themes of: (1) : stresses experienced during the pandemic centered around social isolation and concern for others' well-being; (2) : older adults proved highly adaptable, with lifetime experience as a stress buffer; and (3) : older adults reported positive by-products, such as reconnecting with and a renewed appreciation for life and nature. Motivation for change and change itself centered around creating value and meaning in the present, especially around social isolation. Findings challenge existing ageist stereotypes, give insight into interventional design, and highlight the importance of ensuring infrastructural and societal support. [(12), 32-39.].
老年人尤其容易感染 2019 年冠状病毒病（COVID-19），他们的压力比年轻人小，幸福感也比年轻人强。然而，目前还没有深入探讨这一人群的适应性应对策略，也没有探讨脆弱性状况的作用。本研究调查了 COVID-19 大流行期间 30 名美国老年人（平均年龄 81 岁，范围为 68 至 95 岁）的压力和应对方式，揭示了以下主题：（1）：大流行期间的压力主要集中在社交隔离和对他人健康的担忧上；（2）：老年人非常适应，一生的经历都是压力缓冲器；（3）：老年人报告了积极的副产品，例如重新建立联系，对生活和自然的重新欣赏。改变的动力和改变本身集中在创造当下的价值和意义上，特别是在社交隔离方面。研究结果挑战了现有的年龄歧视刻板印象，为干预设计提供了深入了解，并强调了确保基础设施和社会支持的重要性。[(12)，32-39]。
