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Geriatric hypochondriasis: situational factors

T L Brink, C Janakes, N Martinez

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
    |January 1, 1981
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    Hypochondriacal attitudes in older adults were studied. Memory self-evaluation, not stress or demographics, was linked to hypochondriasis, suggesting personality influences perception.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Psychology
    • Health Psychology

    Background:

    • Hypochondriasis, or health anxiety, is a concern in aging populations.
    • Understanding factors influencing hypochondriasis in the elderly is crucial for targeted interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate factors associated with hypochondriacal attitudes in community-dwelling older adults.
    • To explore the relationship between hypochondriasis, situational stress, demographics, and memory self-perception.

    Main Methods:

    • Studied 53 community-residing older adults.
    • Assessed hypochondriacal attitudes.
    • Examined correlations with situational stress, sex, ethnicity, and memory self-evaluation.

    Main Results:

    • No significant correlations found between hypochondriasis and situational stress, sex, or ethnicity.
    • Hypochondriasis levels were inversely related to self-perceived memory ability.
    • No evidence of iatrogenic effects (harm caused by medical examination/treatment).

    Conclusions:

    • Hypochondriacal behavior in older adults appears primarily influenced by underlying personality traits.
    • Personality may shape how individuals perceive and react to potentially stressful events.
    • Memory self-evaluation is a key factor to consider in understanding health anxiety in the elderly.

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