Sex and gender differences in social participation among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Understanding factors influencing social participation in older adults is key for health. This review highlights the need for sex- and gender-specific approaches to promote social inclusion and well-being in older women and men.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background
- Frequent social participation in older adults is linked to improved health outcomes.
- Understanding sex and gender influences on social engagement is crucial for targeted health interventions.
- Limited knowledge exists regarding factors affecting social activity engagement in older women and men.
Approach
- A mixed-method systematic review analyzed 49 studies from nine databases (up to March 2023).
- Included studies defined social participation as activities with others and examined influencing factors in community-dwelling older adults.
- Data were synthesized using a socio-ecological perspective.
Key Points
- Identified influencing themes: sociodemographic factors, personal assets, relationships, physical environment, and societal/gender norms.
- Highlighted diverse needs, preferences, and inequalities between older women and men.
- Found more evidence on factors influencing women's social participation than men's.
Conclusions
- Co-designing sex- and gender-specific activities with community care providers and healthcare professionals is essential.
- Intersectoral collaboration is needed to create age-friendly environments that foster social inclusion.
- Longitudinal studies are required to better understand sex and gender perspectives on social participation trajectories.
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