Racial and Gender Disparities in Daily Productive Engagement and Successful Aging
Author Information
Author(s): Wong Jason, Lu Siyao, Lou Yifan, Zang Emma, Carr Deborah
Primary Institution: Yale University
Hypothesis
How do U.S. older adults structure their daily lives in different productive roles, and how do these roles impact self-rated health across different races and genders?
Conclusion
The study found that productive engagement is positively associated with self-rated health, but the benefits vary significantly by race and gender.
Supporting Evidence
- Five productive engagement clusters were identified among older adults.
- White women were the most likely to engage in productive activities, while Black men were the least likely.
- All productive engagement clusters were positively associated with self-rated health.
Takeaway
This study shows that how older people spend their time can affect their health, and this effect is different for different races and genders.
Methodology
The study used data from the American Time Use Survey and applied sequence and cluster analyses along with multivariable linear regression models.
Limitations
The study may not fully account for persistent structural barriers affecting older adults with disadvantaged backgrounds.
Participant Demographics
The study included U.S. older adults with a focus on racial and gender differences.
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