Subjective Views of Aging Are All Around: A Social Perspective
2024
Subjective Views of Aging and Their Impact on Health
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Author Information
Author(s): Hoffman Yaakov, Shrira Amit, Neupert Shevaun, Mukherjee, Bodner, Segel-Karpas, Estlein
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
Subjective Views of Aging develop within a relational context and impact health outcomes.
Conclusion
The study highlights that subjective views of aging are influenced by social contexts and can affect health and wellbeing.
Supporting Evidence
- Ageist attitudes of spousal caregivers impact rehabilitation outcomes in patients following osteoporosis fractures.
- Ageist attitudes of medical staff lead to negative views of aging and deteriorated physical health in older adult patients.
- Older adults with arthritis experience increased memory failures after exposure to interpersonal stressors.
- A new questionnaire on joint aging correlates with marital satisfaction.
Takeaway
How older people feel about aging can change based on their relationships and social situations, which can affect their health.
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