Dating in later life is likely common, especially as the proportion of older adults who are single continues to rise. Yet there are no recent national estimates of either the prevalence or factors associated with dating during older adulthood. Using data from the 2005–2006 National Social Life,...
We examined the structure of the expanded version of the Exercise and Self-Esteem Model in a sample of older adults (N = 174; age, M = 66.7 years) across a 4-year period. A panel analysis revealed support for the indirect effects of physical activity (PA) and self-efficacy (SE) on ...
In an effort to investigate personality-ability interrelationships in older persons, 102 community-residing elderly persons were administered the Holtzman Inkblot Technique (HIT) and measures of both crystallized (Gc) and fluid (Gf) intelligence. Results suggested that each ability factor loaded on separ...
In the first study, I examine older adults' social networks, and I find that Positivity is associated with feeling closer to one's confidants, and being more likely to open up to them about one's health. I also find that Neuroticism (emotional instability) is associated with being more ...
orientation, gender, and race (Hinchliff & Barrett,2018a). Older adults today are the first to have experienced the sexual freedoms brought about by these social movements, while they are also in the unique position of having experienced the tension between the constructs of sex for reproduction...
This study investigates the relationships between specific types of leisure activities and well-being variables (i.e. health perception, life satisfaction and optimism) in older adults. A convenience sample of 188 participants ranging in age from 60 to 90 years (M = 74.99, SD = ...
Roberto, Karen A. 2001 Chronic Pain and Intimacy in the Relationships of Older Adults. Generations XXV(2):65-69.Roberto, K. (2001) Chronic pain and intimacy in the relationships of older adults. Generations 25, 65–69.Chronic Pain and Intimacy in the Relationships of Older Adults - Roberto...
The aging and health report: Disparities and resilience among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults. Seattle, WA: Institute for Multigenerational Health.). They have fewer social networks, are more likely to 展开 关键词: gay lesbian relationships homophobia social connections ...
This study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social relationships of older adults in two groups: eleven who were part of a caregiving dyad and seven who were not (mean age=79; 12 White, 5 Black, 1 More Than One Race). Semi-structured qualitative interviews were combined ...
(2017). Relationships between leisure activity types and well-being in older adults. Leisure Studies. Ahead of Print. doi: 10.1080/02614367.2017.1370007doi:10.1080/02614367.2017.1370007Ryu, JungsuHeo, JinmooLeisure StudiesRyu, J.; Heo, J. Relationships between leisure activity types and well-being...