Pub Date : 2023-03-01DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2182489
W. Ling, Wan Ping Vincent Lee, W. Chui, Ka-man Sin
ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to examine the potential effects of volunteering on older people’s mental wellness, satisfaction, and motivation. To this end, 193 volunteers aged 51 years and above completed the self-administered survey questionnaires. The results show that older volunteers had higher scores on mental wellness, satisfaction, and motivation than that of their younger counterparts. Multivariate analysis shows that the well-being of the older adults derived from volunteering is significantly associated with the perceived effect they can make in rendering services and the extent of their connection with their agency. Factors such as agency support, relationships with other people, and volunteer functioning were not found to be significant. This study reveals that older volunteers value highly the positive effect of their services on other people and on the environment they serve in, which gives them a sense of contributing something of value. Also, as social life and affiliations with others are usually very important to older adults after they retire, their connection with the agency was a significant factor associated with the well-being derived from volunteering, after controlling for other demographic and external factors. It is recommended that practitioners review the service programs open to older volunteers and support them in obtaining a sense of worth through providing services and having an effect on other people and the service setting. Agencies should also enhance their volunteering development programs by building cohesive connections with older volunteers, so that they have a stronger sense of belonging to the service setting. That connection will in turn contribute to the well-being they derive from volunteering.
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Pub Date : 2023-02-21DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2182490
Neşe Karakaş, S. Deniz, R. Bentli̇, Betül Erten
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to determine the quality of life of people aged 90 and over in Turkey, as well as the variables that influence it. The World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Elderly Module (WHOQOL-OLD) was used to evaluate the quality of life of the participants in the study, which was carried out with the participation of 879 individuals aged 90 and over. The total mean score of the participants on the WHOQOL-OLD scale was 64.04 ± 11.14. According to the study, the economic situation, availability of social security, level of education, and security of the area in which they live all have an impact on the quality of life of those aged 90 and over.
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Pub Date : 2023-02-06DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2172900
A. Ardelean, R. Redolat
{"title":"Supporting Behavioral and Psychological Challenges in Alzheimer Using Technology: A Systematic Review","authors":"A. Ardelean, R. Redolat","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2023.2172900","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2172900","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2023-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76123980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-02-02DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2174732
D. Jansen, J. L. Sauve, Stacie M. Aubart
ABSTRACT Although essential to life, variety is incompletely conceptualized and limited research exists on its perceived significance to community-dwelling elders. Study purposes were to ascertain the importance of variety and examine relationships between perceptions of variety and facets of wellbeing. A content analysis of interviews from 34 community-dwelling elders revealed six variety importance categories: Contributes to mental health; makes life enjoyable/interesting; sustains health/wellness; supports motivation/activity; promotes mental sharpness/alertness; and creates concern for others/decreases self-absorption. Variety perceptions correlated significantly with quality of life (r = .54), outlook on life (r = .56), and depression (r = −.53). Variety appears important to wellbeing.
{"title":"Importance of Variety to the Lives and Wellbeing of Elders","authors":"D. Jansen, J. L. Sauve, Stacie M. Aubart","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2023.2174732","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2174732","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Although essential to life, variety is incompletely conceptualized and limited research exists on its perceived significance to community-dwelling elders. Study purposes were to ascertain the importance of variety and examine relationships between perceptions of variety and facets of wellbeing. A content analysis of interviews from 34 community-dwelling elders revealed six variety importance categories: Contributes to mental health; makes life enjoyable/interesting; sustains health/wellness; supports motivation/activity; promotes mental sharpness/alertness; and creates concern for others/decreases self-absorption. Variety perceptions correlated significantly with quality of life (r = .54), outlook on life (r = .56), and depression (r = −.53). Variety appears important to wellbeing.","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":"13 1","pages":"461 - 481"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2023-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86197606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-02-01DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2172877
Hsiu-Ju Chen
{"title":"The Different Value of Facebook for Taiwanese Older Adults","authors":"Hsiu-Ju Chen","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2023.2172877","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2172877","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2023-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81328695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-30DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2172881
Manothai Wongsala, E. Anbäcken, Pornpun Manasatchakun, Viliporn Rungkawatt, S. Rosendahl
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to explore experiences of applying the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle among older Thai adults. A qualitative research approach was used based on focus group interviews with eight male and five female participants aged 62–78 years old. Data was analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis. The findings presented how older adults set, carried out, and adjusted their own lifestyle change plans to enhance active aging. Although participants experienced difficulties at first, learning during the group process following the PDSA steps became easier. Support from the moderator during meetings, as well as family during the execution of their plans at home ensured successful application of the PDSA cycle. The PDSA cycle encouraged participants to be concerned about their health, something they themselves found beneficial. This tool will be useful to apply in health practice and policy when performing group activities to enhance active aging.
{"title":"Lifestyle Changes Using the Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycle among Older Thai Adults – A Focus Group Study","authors":"Manothai Wongsala, E. Anbäcken, Pornpun Manasatchakun, Viliporn Rungkawatt, S. Rosendahl","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2023.2172881","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2172881","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to explore experiences of applying the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle among older Thai adults. A qualitative research approach was used based on focus group interviews with eight male and five female participants aged 62–78 years old. Data was analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis. The findings presented how older adults set, carried out, and adjusted their own lifestyle change plans to enhance active aging. Although participants experienced difficulties at first, learning during the group process following the PDSA steps became easier. Support from the moderator during meetings, as well as family during the execution of their plans at home ensured successful application of the PDSA cycle. The PDSA cycle encouraged participants to be concerned about their health, something they themselves found beneficial. This tool will be useful to apply in health practice and policy when performing group activities to enhance active aging.","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":"17 1","pages":"566 - 587"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2023-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79942271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-18DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2168588
A. Mathur, G. Moschis
ABSTRACT The study examines personal control as an antecedent of optimism, which is theorized to explain older adults’ consumption-related activities and life satisfaction. Implications of these findings for marketers of products and services targeted toward older consumers are also discussed. An online survey of 267 adults, 50 years of age and older, is used to test the model of antecedents and consequence of optimism, using structural equation modeling. Results suggest that personal control is an important antecedent of optimism, which may influence several consumption-related behaviors and the well-being of older consumers.
{"title":"Effects of Personal Control and Optimism on Older Adults’ Wellbeing","authors":"A. Mathur, G. Moschis","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2023.2168588","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2168588","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The study examines personal control as an antecedent of optimism, which is theorized to explain older adults’ consumption-related activities and life satisfaction. Implications of these findings for marketers of products and services targeted toward older consumers are also discussed. An online survey of 267 adults, 50 years of age and older, is used to test the model of antecedents and consequence of optimism, using structural equation modeling. Results suggest that personal control is an important antecedent of optimism, which may influence several consumption-related behaviors and the well-being of older consumers.","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":"42 1","pages":"519 - 534"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2023-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73969436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-02DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2022.2157957
Weng Marc Lim, Carmen Bowman
ABSTRACT Many older adults live with dementia and equally many studies endeavor to provide insights that will support them and improve their quality of life. This article sheds light on what’s trending in social science research on older adults living with dementia. The trending insights are unpacked using a scientometrics analysis and supplemented with the latest insights emerging out of the latest articles published in the current issue of Activities, Adaptation & Aging: Dignified and Purposeful Living for Older Adults.
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Pub Date : 2023-01-02DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2022.2148402
Patricia Marco, R. Redolat
ABSTRACT Art therapy (AT) has been adopted in recent years as a possible non-pharmacological approach in older persons living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) to improve both cognitive and behavioral and psychological symptoms that accompany the disease. Our main aim was to conduct a systematic review of the methodological and practical effectiveness of different approaches using AT in older people living with AD. The systematic analysis of the studies finally selected (n = 12) suggests that the measures applied to evaluate the effectiveness of AT may not always be the most appropriate to assess the impact of this approach in this type of population, in many cases not being sufficiently sensitive to adequately capture all the significant changes produced by the intervention. Neurologically informed AT, as well as the use of biomarkers, could better identify and capture intervention-induced changes, being a step toward evidence-based practice in the application of this type of approach.
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