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LIFE SATISFACTION AND SELF-PERCEPTION OF AGING IN CONTRIBUTING TO SUCCESSFUL AGING IN A CHINESE CONTEXT
- Source :
- Innovation in Aging
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- Oxford University Press, 2019.
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Abstract
- Research indicated that life satisfaction and a positive self-perception of aging are vital during the aging process which contribute significantly to successful aging. Discovering the underlying determinants should provide a novel insight into the mechanism involved in achieving successful aging. A representative random sample of 2161 Chinese older people aged 60 years or above was surveyed by face-to-face interview. Sociodemographic factors were measured by age and educational level. Physical functioning was identified in terms of self-perceived health, basic and instrumental activities of daily living, and number of chronic illnesses. Social functioning was characterized in terms of number of people living together, social support network, and sense of loneliness. Hierarchical multiple linear regressions were performed to identify significant determinants of life satisfaction and self-perception of aging. Results showed that people in older age with lower educational level had a higher level of life satisfaction; whereas people in younger age with higher educational level had a more positive self-perception of aging. Moreover, social functioning took precedence over physical functioning in contributing to life satisfaction. In contrast, physical functioning outweighed social functioning in promoting a positive self-perception of aging. A sense of companionship and a supportive social network are imperative in enhancing life satisfaction, whereas perceived physical health and functional independence are essential in facilitating a positive self-perception of aging. This study provides empirical support to improve understanding of the primary mechanism of achieving successful aging. It also lays important groundwork for future tailored-made interventions for promoting successful aging in a Chinese context.
- Subjects :
- Gerontology
Health (social science)
Activities of daily living
Session 890 (Poster)
Successful aging
Psychological intervention
Life satisfaction
Loneliness
Context (language use)
Health Promotion
Health Professions (miscellaneous)
Interpersonal relationship
Social support
Abstracts
medicine
medicine.symptom
Life-span and Life-course Studies
Psychology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23995300
- Volume :
- 3
- Issue :
- Suppl 1
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Innovation in Aging
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....9231b3af37223306aee830b8cb75feab