Tsadok-Cohen Michal, Rosenblum Sara, Cohen Elimelech Ortal, Ferrante Simona, Meyer Sonya
Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa 3498838, Israel.
Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, 20133 Milano, Italy.
Behav Sci (Basel). 2025 Aug 25;15(9):1153. doi: 10.3390/bs15091153.
Age-related physiological and cognitive changes significantly affect older adults' participation in day-to-day functioning. This interview study aimed to uncover and illuminate the intricate dynamics between individuals' responses to aging restrictions and day-to-day functioning, and how they relate to successful aging. We used a qualitative research design to explore the various responses to aging decline and their implications for daily functioning among older adults. Eighteen in-depth interviews were conducted with older adults, focusing on their occupational characteristics, needs, and responses to aging constraints. The transcripts were analyzed using principles of constructivist grounded theory. Three main categories were identified regarding older adults' responses to the decline in abilities that come with age: (a) , reflecting the individual's ability to adapt to the age-related changes and constraints; (b) , including a and ; and (c) , including and . This study's findings indicate three types of responses to aging restrictions that may contribute to greater engagement in daily life and, consequently, be a key to successful aging. Developing individually tailored interventions that focus on occupational adaptations according to individual needs and preferences is vital in helping older adults maintain their daily functioning and quality of life.
与年龄相关的生理和认知变化显著影响老年人参与日常活动的能力。这项访谈研究旨在揭示和阐明个体对衰老限制的反应与日常活动之间的复杂动态关系，以及它们与成功老龄化的关联。我们采用定性研究设计，探讨老年人对衰老衰退的各种反应及其对日常功能的影响。对18名老年人进行了深入访谈，重点关注他们的职业特征、需求以及对衰老限制的反应。使用建构主义扎根理论的原则对访谈记录进行了分析。关于老年人对随着年龄增长而出现的能力下降的反应，确定了三个主要类别：(a) ，反映个体适应与年龄相关变化和限制的能力；(b) ，包括 和 ；以及(c) ，包括 和 。本研究结果表明，对衰老限制的三种反应类型可能有助于老年人更多地参与日常生活，从而成为成功老龄化的关键。根据个体需求和偏好制定针对职业适应的个性化干预措施，对于帮助老年人维持日常功能和生活质量至关重要。
