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Felt Age Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Older Adults Attending a Senior Center
Namkee G Choi1, Sok An2, Diana M DiNitto1
1The University of Texas at Austin, USA.
Summary
Feeling younger is linked to better health and well-being in older adults. Staying active, maintaining good health, and positive attitudes are key factors contributing to a younger felt age.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Felt age, or how old one feels, is a significant indicator of health outcomes in older adults.
- Understanding factors influencing felt age is crucial for promoting healthy aging, particularly among diverse, low-socioeconomic status (SES) populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine correlates of felt age in older adults.
- To identify self-reported reasons for feeling younger or older.
- To explore these factors within a low-SES, non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative interview data.
- Analyzed data from 102 older adults who were members of a senior activity center.
- Investigated associations between functional status, psychological factors, financial stress, and felt age.
Main Results:
- Fewer Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) impairments, positive affect, and higher self-efficacy were associated with feeling younger.
- Financial stress was linked to a higher felt age.
- Key reasons for feeling younger included staying active, good health, positive attitudes, and independence.
- Poor health and lack of energy were primary reasons for feeling older.
Conclusions:
- Interventions promoting activity and social integration, such as senior center programs, may enhance well-being by influencing felt age.
- Addressing financial stress is important for promoting a younger felt age.
- Maintaining physical health, positive psychological states, and functional independence are vital for healthy aging.
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