Aging expectations are associated with physical activity and health among older adults of low socioeconomic status

The purpose of the current study was to determine whether aging expectations (AE) are associated with physical activity participation and health among older adults of low socioeconomic status (SES). A cross-sectional analysis of a sample of 170 older adults (mean age 70.9 years) was conducted. Data...

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Published inJournal of aging and physical activity Vol. 23; no. 2; p. 180
Main Authors Dogra, Shilpa, Al-Sahab, Ban, Manson, James, Tamim, Hala
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.2015
Subjects
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging - physiology
Attitude to Health
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Geriatric Assessment - methods
Health Status
Humans
Independent Living
Linear Models
Male
Mental Health
Middle Aged
Motor Activity - physiology
Multivariate Analysis
Ontario
Quality of Life
Socioeconomic Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Urban Population
Ontario
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Summary:The purpose of the current study was to determine whether aging expectations (AE) are associated with physical activity participation and health among older adults of low socioeconomic status (SES). A cross-sectional analysis of a sample of 170 older adults (mean age 70.9 years) was conducted. Data on AE, physical activity, and health were collected using the 12 item Expectations Regarding Aging instrument, the Healthy Physical Activity Participation Questionnaire, and the Short Form-36, respectively. Adjusted linear regression models showed significant associations between AE and social functioning, energy/vitality, mental health, and self-rated general health, as well as physical activity. These results suggest that AE may help to better explain the established association between low SES, low physical activity uptake, and poor health outcomes among older adults.
ISSN:1543-267X
DOI:10.1123/japa.2012-0337