Life Course Adversities and Views on Aging
Author Information
Author(s): Nakagawa Takeshi, Ito Daisuke, Yasumoto Saori
Primary Institution: Osaka University
Hypothesis
The study examines how life course adversities influence subjective views on aging.
Conclusion
The study found that adversities experienced in older adulthood lead to more negative views on aging, while those experienced in childhood lead to more positive views.
Supporting Evidence
- 88.9% of participants experienced at least one adversity in their lifetime.
- Adversities in older adulthood were associated with more negative views on aging.
- Adversities in childhood were associated with more positive views on aging.
Takeaway
If bad things happen to you when you're older, you might feel worse about getting older, but if they happen when you're a kid, you might feel better about it.
Methodology
Data was derived from a nationally representative survey of Japanese older adults, with multiple linear regression analysis conducted.
Participant Demographics
Japanese older adults aged 60 years and above, with 54.2% female participants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.035, 0.009
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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