Daily Health Problems, Subjective Aging, and the Moderating Role of Awareness of Age-Related Changes
2024
Daily Health Problems and Aging Perception
Sample size: 70
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Author Information
Author(s): Tingvold Maiken, Kornadt Anna
Primary Institution: University of Luxembourg
Hypothesis
On days with more age-related gains, the link between subjective aging and health problems should be weaker, while it should be stronger on days with more age-related losses.
Conclusion
The perception of both age-related gains and losses influences how daily health problems affect subjective aging.
Supporting Evidence
- Health problems can lead to negative feelings about aging.
- The study involved daily assessments over 14 days.
Takeaway
When people feel older or younger based on their daily experiences, it can change how they feel about their health problems.
Methodology
Participants reported their subjective age, health problems, and awareness of age-related changes over up to 14 days.
Participant Demographics
Participants aged 52 to 75 years, with an average age of 62.74.
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