Attaching More Meaning to the Home Supports Active Aging Despite Functional Decline
2024
The Impact of Home on Active Aging
Sample size: 820
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Slaug Björn, Granbom Marianne, Björk Jonas, Rantanen Taina, Schmidt Steven, Iwarsson Susanne
Primary Institution: Lund University
Hypothesis
Does perceived housing moderate the relationship between functional limitations and active aging?
Conclusion
Having a home with more personal meaning helps older adults maintain their activity levels despite functional limitations.
Supporting Evidence
- Each functional limitation decreased the active aging score by almost five points.
- Usability did not moderate the relationship between functional limitations and active aging.
- Those with high meaning of home had two points less decrease in active aging score compared to those with low meaning of home.
Takeaway
Older people can stay active even if they have some difficulties, especially if they feel their home is meaningful to them.
Methodology
Cross-sectional data analysis using linear regression models.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 69.7; 54% women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.039
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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