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Minority women's attitudes about aging.

K Hunter, M W Linn, T C Pratt

Experimental Aging Research

|April 1, 1979

Summary

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Middle-aged women's attitudes toward aging are influenced by their views on death, family, and church affiliation. Understanding these factors can help clinicians support women with negative views on aging.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Sociology
Psychology

Background:

Middle age is a critical period for developing views on aging.
Cultural, familial, and background factors shape attitudes toward old age.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine how culture, background, and family characteristics influence middle-aged women's attitudes toward old age.

Main Methods:

A stepwise multiple regression analysis was used.
304 middle-aged women from diverse cultural backgrounds (Black, Cuban, American Indian, Chicano, white) were studied.

Main Results:

Attitude toward death was a significant predictor of attitude toward old age.
Attitude toward family was a significant predictor of attitude toward old age.

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Church affiliation was a significant predictor of attitude toward old age.

Conclusions:

Clinicians should consider family dynamics and views on death/dying when addressing negative attitudes toward aging in middle-aged women.
Religious orientation can be a valuable resource for supporting clients with fears about aging.