Neighborhood Environment Satisfaction and Aging Attitudes in Older Chinese Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Xu Sophie Zhijing, Zhao Dan, Mao Weiyu, Wang Jing, Yang Zhongfang, Zheng Yaguang, Wu Bei
Primary Institution: New York University
Hypothesis
The study examines the role of neighborhood environment satisfaction in shaping aging attitudes among elderly Chinese individuals with chronic diseases.
Conclusion
Higher satisfaction with neighborhood road conditions and accessibility facilities is associated with more positive aging attitudes among elderly Chinese individuals with chronic diseases.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher satisfaction with road conditions showed a significant positive association with attitudes toward aging.
- Higher satisfaction with accessibility facilities also showed a significant positive association with attitudes toward aging.
- None of the neighborhood environment satisfaction factors were significantly associated with aging attitudes among older adults without chronic diseases.
Takeaway
If older people in China are happy with their neighborhoods, they tend to feel better about getting older, especially if they have health issues.
Methodology
Regression analysis was used to explore associations between aging attitudes and neighborhood environment satisfaction, controlling for demographic variables.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 60 years and older, with 78.38% having chronic diseases.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P < 0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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