Readiness for Aging: A Concept Analysis
2024

Understanding Readiness for Aging

Sample size: 15 publication

Author Information

Author(s): Liang Yanjing, Belza Basia

Primary Institution: University of Washington

Hypothesis

What does it mean to be ready for aging?

Conclusion

The study provides a refined definition of readiness for aging and identifies its key components.

Supporting Evidence

  • Readiness for aging includes self-efficacy, social support, and health awareness.
  • Attributes of readiness are psychological resilience and social connectedness.
  • Consequences of being ready for aging include improved quality of life and financial security.

Takeaway

This study looks at what it means to be ready for getting older and finds important factors that help people age well.

Methodology

The study involved a systematic review of literature using specific search terms and analyzed fifteen articles.

Limitations

Limited attention has been paid to the concept of readiness for aging.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.3278

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