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Self-Perception of Aging and Satisfaction With Children's Support
1Department of Health and Physical Education, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Tai Po, Hong Kong.
Summary
Negative self-perception of aging is linked to lower satisfaction with children's support among older adults. This may increase risks for psychological and physical health issues.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Negative self-beliefs about aging can lead to a desire for stronger support networks.
- Older adults may perceive their existing support systems as inadequate when holding negative views of aging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between negative self-perception of aging and dissatisfaction with support received from children.
- To explore how self-perception of aging influences older adults' satisfaction with familial support.
Main Methods:
- A multilevel analysis of data from 640 Chinese older adults and 2,108 adult children.
- Participants rated received support, support expectations, and self-perception of aging.
- Regression models controlled for neuroticism, functional status, health, finances, and living arrangements.
Main Results:
- A negative self-perception of aging correlated with lower satisfaction with children's support.
- Factors such as younger age, living alone, and fewer children also predicted lower support satisfaction.
- Positive self-perception of aging and neuroticism did not significantly relate to support satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Negative self-perception of aging may increase vulnerability to intergenerational tension.
- This tension can place older adults at risk for adverse psychological and physical health outcomes.
- Addressing negative aging perceptions could mitigate risks and improve well-being.
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