Sex Differences in Aging Expectations and Healthy Behaviors
Author Information
Author(s): Shin Sun-ui, Yeom Hyun-E, Park Eunyoung, Jung Mi Sook
Primary Institution: Chungnam National University
Hypothesis
The study aimed to investigate the mediating role of purpose in life for the relationship between aging expectations and healthy behaviors among midlife Koreans.
Conclusion
Aging expectations significantly influence the purpose in life, which subsequently leads to healthy behaviors in midlife adults, especially in men.
Supporting Evidence
- Aging expectations were significantly associated with purpose in life.
- Purpose in life was positively correlated with healthy behaviors.
- The influence of aging expectations on purpose in life differed by sex.
- Aging expectations indirectly affected healthy behaviors through purpose in life.
Takeaway
How we think about aging can affect how healthy we are, and having a purpose in life helps us take better care of ourselves.
Methodology
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with self-administered surveys and analyzed using Pearson’s correlation and PROCESS macro in SPSS.
Participant Demographics
298 community-dwelling adults aged 50 to 64, with 154 males and 144 females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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