Self-perception of aging and health among older adults in Korea

被引:52
作者
Jang, Y
Poon, LW
Kim, SY
Shin, BK
机构
[1] Univ S Florida, Dept Aging & Mental Hlth, Tampa, FL 33612 USA
[2] Univ Georgia, Gerontol Ctr, Athens, GA 30602 USA
[3] Pusan Natl Univ, Dept Social Welf, Pusan 609735, South Korea
关键词
self-perception of aging and health; neuroticism; mastery; Korea;
D O I
10.1016/j.jaging.2004.06.001
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学]; R592 [老年病学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100203 ; 100602 ;
摘要
The way that each individual perceives his or her own aging and health may be a key indicator of adaptation and well-being in old age. This study explored the determinants of self-perception of aging and health using 291 community-dwelling older adults in Korea (mean age = 69.9). Older individuals with lower levels of education and economic status and various types of health problems (more chronic conditions, greater disability, poorer vision, and greater numbers of sick days) were found to have more negative self-perception of aging and health. In addition, a significant role of psychological factors was observed. For self-perception of health, sense of mastery was found to be a significant factor, and for self-perception of aging, neuroticism was observed to be significant along with sense of mastery. The mediating role of self-perception of health was supported that positive perception of health intervened the adverse effects of health problems on self-perception of aging. The findings demonstrate the important roles of psychological resources and subjective perceptions and suggest a need to consider them when planning interventions. (C) 2004 Elsevier Inc. All;rights reserved.
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页码:485 / 496
页数:12
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