SELF-PERCEPTIONS OF AGING MEDIATE THE ASSOCIATIONS OF CHANGE IN DEPRESSION WITH LIFE SATISFACTION AND DISABILITY
2024
Self-Perceptions of Aging and Their Impact on Depression and Life Satisfaction
Sample size: 174
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Sabatini Serena
Primary Institution: University of Surrey
Hypothesis
Self-perceptions of aging mediate the relationship between changes in depression and life satisfaction and disability.
Conclusion
Negative self-perceptions of aging may explain why increased depressive symptoms in older adults are linked to lower life satisfaction and greater disability.
Supporting Evidence
- Greater 14-year increase in depressive symptoms predicted more negative scores on self-perceptions of aging.
- Lower satisfaction with life was associated with greater depressive symptoms.
- Greater informant-rated disability was linked to increased depressive symptoms.
Takeaway
How older people see themselves as they age can affect how happy they feel and how well they can do things.
Methodology
Linear regression models and structural equation models were used to analyze the data.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 87.41 years; 60% women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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