Diversity of Daily Experiences and Healthy Aging
Author Information
Author(s): Koffer Rachel, Almeida David
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
How do socioeconomic and psychological factors correlate with the diversity of daily experiences and their implications for healthy aging?
Conclusion
Higher income is associated with greater diversity in daily activities, while financial hardship leads to more concentrated stressors, particularly among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher income relates to higher activity diversity between 2011-2022, with differences by race/ethnicity.
- More financial hardship relates to higher stressor concentration for older adults.
- COVID-19 pandemic-driven decreases in social activity diversity are related to increased loneliness.
Takeaway
This study looks at how different daily activities and stressors affect older people's health. It finds that having a variety of activities is good for aging well.
Methodology
The symposium discusses a framework for understanding daily experiences and presents empirical studies on socioeconomic and psychological correlates.
Participant Demographics
Focus on older adults, with considerations of race/ethnicity.
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