Visual Difficulty and Valued Activity Among Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Xu Shu, Wang Haowei
Primary Institution: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Hypothesis
How does visual difficulty affect the activity preferences and participation of older adults?
Conclusion
Older adults with visual difficulty are less likely to engage in valued activities and face more barriers to participation.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults with near and distance visual difficulty were less likely to engage in valued activities.
- Health-related and COVID-19 restrictions were significant barriers to participation in valued activities.
Takeaway
Older people who have trouble seeing find it harder to do things they enjoy, like visiting friends or going out.
Methodology
The study used nationally representative data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study 2022 to examine activity preferences and participation among older adults with and without visual difficulty.
Limitations
The study may not account for all potential barriers to participation in valued activities.
Participant Demographics
56.3% of participants were aged between 65 and 74 years old, with 8.6% experiencing visual difficulty.
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