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Muna Bhattarai1, Gloria K Lee2, Hung Jen Kuo2
1Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Texas Christian University, 2800 W. Bowie Street, Fort Worth, TX 76129, USA.
Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 25, 2025
Summary
Attitudes toward aging differ by gender among adults with disabilities. Purpose in life and acceptance significantly influence these views, with demographic factors impacting women more. Gender-specific interventions are needed.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Attitudes toward aging significantly impact health and well-being in older adults.
- These attitudes are influenced by various demographic and psychological factors.
- Understanding gender differences in aging attitudes among individuals with disabilities is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify gender differences in attitudes toward aging among adults with disabilities.
- Examine the influence of demographic and psychological factors on these attitudes.
- Inform the development of gender-specific interventions.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 393 middle-aged and older adults with disabilities in the U.S.
- Online survey using validated questionnaires (Attitudes Towards Aging, Purpose in Life, Mindfulness, Acceptance, Loneliness).
- Statistical analyses including t-tests and multiple regression.
Main Results:
- Men and women with disabilities differed in attitudes toward physical change (men higher) and psychological growth (women higher).
- Purpose in life predicted aging attitudes in men; purpose in life and acceptance predicted them in women.
- Age, employment, and financial stability influenced aging attitudes only in women.
Conclusions:
- Gender moderates attitudes toward aging, specifically physical change and psychological growth, in adults with disabilities.
- Purpose in life, acceptance, and loneliness are key psychological factors influencing these attitudes across genders.
- Demographic factors uniquely impact women's aging attitudes, highlighting the need for tailored interventions.
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