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  • Sociology of Health
  • Health Psychology

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  • Precariousness, characterized by low income and retirement insecurity, contributes to health disparities in older age.
  • Understanding how individuals prepare for aging with varying financial security is crucial for promoting well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify differences in behavioral, social, and psychological resources used by middle-aged individuals with precarious versus secure financial backgrounds for positive aging.
  • To investigate if positive views on aging can mitigate the negative effects of resource scarcity on health and well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Sequential mixed methods approach combining quantitative data from the German Aging Survey (N=2232) and qualitative data from semistructured interviews (N=20).
  • Analysis focused on behavioral (physical activity), social (social network), and psychological (positive views on aging) resources in relation to health and well-being.

Main Results:

  • Individuals experiencing precariousness showed deficits in behavioral, social, and psychological resources, alongside lower health and well-being.
  • A positive outlook on aging was found to compensate for insufficient resources, positively impacting health and well-being.
  • Qualitative data revealed distinct strategies for resource management and differing perceptions of positive aging between the two groups.

Conclusions:

  • Positive views on aging serve as a vital resource, enabling healthy aging despite precarious financial circumstances.
  • Interventions promoting positive aging perceptions may help buffer the adverse effects of financial insecurity on health outcomes in later life.