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Aging and perceived health status.

W C Cockerham, K Sharp, J A Wilcox

    Journal of Gerontology
    |May 1, 1983
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    Older adults (over 60) perceive their health more positively than younger adults, especially if they are more educated and have fewer symptoms. This highlights age-related adjustments in self-assessed health status.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology of Health

    Background:

    • Age stratification theory posits that age groups are distinct entities relative to other age groups.
    • Understanding self-perceived health across adult age spans is crucial for public health initiatives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine differences in perceived health status across adult age groups.
    • To investigate the relationship between age and self-assessed health in a representative Illinois adult sample.

    Main Methods:

    • A probability sample of 660 Illinois adults was surveyed.
    • Analysis focused on self-assessments of health, considering age, education, race, and number of symptoms.

    Main Results:

    • Number of symptoms was the strongest predictor of perceived health status, followed by age, education, and race.

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  • Adults over 60 reported significantly more positive health perceptions than younger adults.
  • Highly educated older adults with fewer symptoms reported the most positive health perceptions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Older adults tend to adjust their perceptions of personal health status positively in later life.
    • Socioeconomic factors (education) and health indicators (symptoms) significantly moderate age-related differences in perceived health.