Trends in Positive Life Orientation Among 70-Year-Olds: A Comparison of Two Finnish Cohorts Born 20 Years Apart.

IF 2.6 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY Clinical Gerontologist Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-27 DOI:10.1080/07317115.2024.2320927

Ville L Langén, Adriana Emidio, Jenni Vire, Matti Viitanen, Konsta Teppo

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Abstract

Objectives: We assessed if positive life orientation (PLO) has increased among older individuals and explored gender disparities in PLO changes.

Methods: Two cohorts of 70-year-olds from Turku, Finland were included: the 1920 birth cohort (examined in 1991; n = 1,032) and the 1940 birth cohort (examined in 2011; n = 956). Participants completed an identical questionnaire assessing life satisfaction, feeling needed, future plans, zest for life, depression, and loneliness. A composite PLO score (range 0-1) was computed.

Results: The 2011 cohort had a higher mean PLO score than the 1991 cohort (.87 vs. .83, p < .001). The 2011 cohort reported higher sense of being needed, more future plans, and reduced loneliness (all p < .001). No significant differences were found in life satisfaction, zest for life, or depression. Gender disparities in PLO persisted across both cohorts, with men scoring slightly higher but following similar trends as women.

Discussion: PLO appears to have increased among older individuals.

Clinical implications: Recognizing the rising trend of PLO in recent decades may influence the development of societal and healthcare policies to further improve overall well-being among older individuals.

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70 岁老人积极生活取向的趋势：相隔 20 年出生的两组芬兰人的比较。

目的我们评估了老年人的积极生活取向（PLO）是否有所增加，并探讨了积极生活取向变化中的性别差异：研究对象包括来自芬兰图尔库的两个 70 岁组群：1920 年出生组群（1991 年研究；n = 1,032 人）和 1940 年出生组群（2011 年研究；n = 956 人）。参与者填写了一份相同的问卷，评估生活满意度、被需要感、未来计划、生活热情、抑郁和孤独感。结果显示，2011 年出生的人群的综合 PLO 得分（范围 0-1）更高：结果：2011 年组群的 PLO 平均得分高于 1991 年组群（.87 vs. .83，p p 讨论：PLO似乎在老年人中有所增加：临床意义：认识到近几十年来 PLO 的上升趋势可能会影响社会和医疗保健政策的制定，从而进一步改善老年人的整体福祉。

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Clinical Gerontologist GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY-PSYCHIATRY

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期刊介绍： Clinical Gerontologist presents original research, reviews, and clinical comments relevant to the needs of behavioral health professionals and all practitioners who work with older adults. Published in cooperation with Psychologists in Long Term Care, the journal is designed for psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors (family, pastoral, and vocational), and other health professionals who address behavioral health concerns found in later life, including: -adjustments to changing roles- issues related to diversity and aging- family caregiving- spirituality- cognitive and psychosocial assessment- depression, anxiety, and PTSD- Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders- long term care- behavioral medicine in aging- rehabilitation and education for older adults. Each issue provides insightful articles on current topics. Submissions are peer reviewed by content experts and selected for both scholarship and relevance to the practitioner to ensure that the articles are among the best in the field. Authors report original research and conceptual reviews. A unique column in Clinical Gerontologist is “Clinical Comments." This section features brief observations and specific suggestions from practitioners which avoid elaborate research designs or long reference lists. This section is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the valuable clinical work of your peers in a short, concise format.