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Sometimes we want to see how people change over time, as in studies of human development and lifespan. When we test the same group of individuals repeatedly over an extended period of time, we are conducting longitudinal research. Longitudinal research is a research design in which data-gathering is administered repeatedly over an extended period of time. For example, we may survey a group of individuals about their dietary habits at age 20, retest them a decade later at age 30, and then again...
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TProtective Factors for Sustaining Robustness in Older Adults: An 8-Year Multinational Longitudinal Study Using SHARE

Khalil Iktilat1, Debbie Rand1, Netta Bentur1

  • 1Tel Aviv University.

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|June 4, 2026
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Summary

Maintaining robustness in older adults is possible through good health, financial security, and social engagement. These factors help older adults stay resilient and actively age, focusing on maintaining strength rather than just preventing frailty.

Keywords:
RobustnessSHAREageinghealthy ageinglongitudinal ageing trajectoriesmultidimensional resiliencesustained robustness

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Published on: July 27, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology of Aging

Background:

  • Frailty is a recognized aging syndrome, but protective mechanisms for robustness are understudied.
  • Existing research primarily focuses on frailty risk factors, neglecting factors that promote sustained robustness.
  • This study investigates predictors of maintaining robustness in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify longitudinal predictors of sustained robustness in older adults.
  • To examine sociodemographic, health, lifestyle, and functional factors associated with maintaining robustness.
  • To contribute a positive perspective on aging by focusing on robustness alongside frailty.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal analysis of eight years of data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE).
  • Inclusion of 7,865 adults aged 65-84 across 27 countries, stratified by age groups (65-74 and 75-84).
  • Logistic regression models used to estimate odds ratios for maintaining robustness.

Main Results:

  • Robustness declined over time; 52% of younger-old and 26% of older-old adults remained robust after eight years.
  • Key predictors of sustained robustness included better self-rated health, fewer chronic conditions, and greater financial security.
  • Moderate physical activity, social, and cognitive engagement also supported resilience, with stronger effects in younger-old adults.

Conclusions:

  • Sustained robustness is a measurable and actionable outcome in aging research and practice.
  • Behavioral, psychosocial, and functional factors are crucial determinants of resilience in older adults.
  • Promotes a balanced view of aging, emphasizing active maintenance of robustness as a key objective.