SELF-ACCEPTANCE: FORTITUDE FOR MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER ADULTS, ENHANCING MENTAL WELL-BEING AMID RECESSION
2024
Self-Acceptance and Mental Well-Being in Older Adults During Recession
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Author Information
Author(s): Kwon Ilan
Primary Institution: Our Lady of the Lake University
Hypothesis
Higher levels of self-acceptance improve mental well-being in middle-aged and older adults facing economic challenges.
Conclusion
Self-acceptance helps middle-aged and older adults maintain better mental health during economic hardships.
Supporting Evidence
- Self-acceptance reduces vulnerability to external stressors.
- Higher self-acceptance correlates with better mental health outcomes.
- Individuals with high self-acceptance showed resilience during economic adversity.
Takeaway
Being okay with who you are can help older people feel better even when times are tough.
Methodology
The study used latent class analysis on national data to identify patterns of socio-economic challenges and their effects on mental well-being.
Participant Demographics
Middle-aged and older Americans aged 50-64.
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