Physical Self-Efficacy, Perceived Physical Status, and Depressive Symptomatology in Older Adults

Background.This work examines the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and depressive symptomatology in institutionalized older adults, delving into the mechanisms underlying this relationship. Considering that previous evidence of the variation of the EI-depression relationship depending on whether the emotional ability or the perception of that ability is evaluated, a model of multiple mediation was tested in which the dimensions of emotional self-efficacy (ESE) act as mediators in the relationship between ability EI and depressive symptomatology.Methods.The sample consisted of 115 institutionalized older adults (47.82% women; 80.3 ± 7.9 years of age) from the province of Jaén (Spain) who completed a test of ESE, a measure of ability EI, and a self-administered questionnaire of depressive symptoms.Results.The results showed a positive association between older adults’ emotional performance and depressive symptomatology, finding stronger associations with ESE than with EI abilities. In addition, multiple mediation analyses showed that two of the four dimensions of ESE fully mediated the relationship between ability EI and depressive symptoms.Discussion.These findings suggest that older adults’ high levels of emotional competence generate a feeling of ESE which can protect them against depressive symptoms. This work supports the predictive validity of emotional abilities and ESE for the mental health of a group that is particularly vulnerable to depression, institutionalized older adults. The limitations of the work are discussed, and future lines of research were considered.

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Self-Efficacy and Depressive Symptomatology in Older Adults: An Exploratory Study

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development ◽

10.2190/ce4e-u4c8-ej3h-5jtn ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 35-43 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Jennifer Davis-Berman

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Depressive Symptomatology ◽

Strong Relationship ◽

General Physical ◽

The Relationship ◽

Predictors Of Depression ◽

General Self Efficacy

This exploratory study concerns the relationship between self-efficacy and depressive symptomatology in older adults. Two hundred community-residing older adults were administered the Depression Adjective Checklist and three self-efficacy scales over the telephone. The results suggest a strong relationship between general, physical, and global self-efficacy and depression. Finally, physical and general self-efficacy were identified as the strongest predictors of depression. Implications of self-efficacy theory in relation to depressive symptoms as well as suggested practice implications are presented.

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Self-Efficacy and Depressive Symptomatology in Older Adults: An Exploratory Study

Health and Health Care Utilization in Later Life ◽

10.4324/9781315227375-3 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 39-47

Author(s):

Jennifer Davis-Berman

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Depressive Symptomatology

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Improving Older Adults' Computer Attitudes and Self-Efficacy

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e580332007-001 ◽

2006 ◽

Author(s):

Luciana Lagana ◽

Michelle Maciel ◽

Maria Bratly ◽

Judy Urquidi ◽

Luciana Esposito

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Computer Attitudes

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Self-Efficacy and Gender on Cognitive Performances in Older Adults

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e701142007-001 ◽

2007 ◽

Author(s):

Juliet Acolatse ◽

Olga Rosito ◽

Rowena G. Gomez

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

And Gender

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Older Adults’ Adherence to Technology-Based Intervention: The Role of Messaging and Individual Differences

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1821 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 555-555

Author(s):

Walter Boot ◽

Nelson Roque ◽

Erin Harrell ◽

Neil Charness

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Individual Differences ◽

Health Behaviors ◽

Individual Difference ◽

Cognitive Training ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Message Framing ◽

Training Intervention ◽

Home Technology

Abstract Adherence to health behaviors is often poor, including adherence to at-home technology-based interventions. This study (N=120) explored adherence to a cognitive training intervention delivered via computer tablet, assessed adherence over a 4.5 month period, explored how individual difference factors shaped adherence, and tested the efficacy of message framing manipulations (positive vs. negative framing) in boosting adherence. Individual difference factors predicted adherence, including variations in self-efficacy and belief in the efficacy of cognitive training. Overall message framing had little impact. However, during the final portion of the study in which participants were asked to play as much or as little as they wanted instead of following a schedule, participants who received positively framed messages engaged with the intervention more. Implications for predicting and boosting adherence to home delivered technology-based interventions will be discussed.

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Promoting Problem Solving About Health Management: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Evaluation of a Digital Health Intervention for Older Adults With Pre-Frailty and Frailty

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine ◽

10.1177/2333721420985684 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 233372142098568

Author(s):

Annie T. Chen ◽

Frances Chu ◽

Andrew K. Teng ◽

Soojeong Han ◽

Shih-Yin Lin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Health Literacy ◽

Problem Solving ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Health Management ◽

Digital Health ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Problem Solving Skills ◽

Health Related

Background: There is a need for interventions to promote health management of older adults with pre-frailty and frailty. Technology poses promising solutions, but questions exist about effective delivery. Objectives: We present the results of a mixed-methods pilot evaluation of Virtual Online Communities for Older Adults (VOCALE), an 8-week intervention conducted in the northwestern United States, in which participants shared health-related experiences and applied problem solving skills in a Facebook group. Methods: We performed a mixed-methods process evaluation, integrating quantitative and qualitative data, to characterize the intervention and its effects. We focus on four areas: health-related measures (health literacy and self-efficacy), participation, problem solving skills enacted, and subjective feedback. Results: Eight older adults with pre-frailty and frailty (age = 82.7 ± 6.6 years) completed the study. There was an upward trend in health literacy and health self-efficacy post-intervention. Participants posted at least two times per week. Content analysis of 210 posts showed participants were able to apply the problem solving skills taught, and exit interviews showed participants’ increased awareness of the need to manage health, and enjoyment in learning about others. Conclusion: This mixed-methods evaluation provides insight into feasibility and design considerations for online interventions to promote health management among vulnerable older adults.

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A Scenario-Based Investigation of Surrogate Decision Making for Older Adults

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2469 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 703-703

Author(s):

Yuxin Zhao ◽

Benjamin Katz ◽

Pamela Teaster

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Decision Making ◽

Financial Management ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Surrogate Decision Making ◽

Insurance Company ◽

Surrogate Decision ◽

Critically Ill Adults ◽

Amazon's Mechanical Turk

Abstract Surrogate decisions involve complex, challenging choices; surrogate decision-makers make treatment decisions for approximately 40% of hospitalized adults and 70% of older adults, and up to 95% of critically ill adults of any age. The purpose of our study was to understand how people make decisions for others and how surrogate decision making is linked to people’s cognition, self-efficacy, and demographics, especially differences in acute (e.g., health and medical care, financial management, and end of life) versus general scenarios (spending time with family, contacting an insurance company on behalf of a family member). Participants were recruited through Amazon’s Mechanical Turk. We collected data from 290 adult participants aged 18 years or older. On average, people reported a higher level of confidence in general versus acute scenario. The differences of confidence in scenario-based surrogate decision-making links to decision-makers’ cognition, self-efficacy, the experience of decision-making, the experience of caregiving, and demographic factors.

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