Experienced Subjective Well-Being During Physically Active and Passive Leisure Time Activities Among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older

Abstract Background and Objectives The encore years, or later life stages when adults enjoy health and free time, are the prime opportunity for leisure to maximize the overall quality of life. Physically active leisure is widely known to be linked to overall subjective well-being (SWB). However, experienced SWB or momentary emotion during active leisure as well as passive leisure has yet to be examined. Research Design and Methods Data were derived from the 2012/2013 American Time Use Survey Well-being modules. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to identify comparable matched samples of older adults. Results The PSM identified 211 older adults who reported a series of emotions (i.e., happy, meaningful, tired, sad, stressed, pain) during active leisure, and the comparable counterpart (n = 211) during passive leisure. Results from the Wilcoxon Rank Sum tests showed that active leisure was associated with greater levels of experienced happiness and meaningfulness, as well as with lower levels of sadness (p < .05). Discussion and Implications Physically active leisure is linked to greater levels of experienced SWB among older adults. Although more detailed roles of active and passive leisure for experienced SWB are yet to be verified, choices that older adults make in their free time may significantly impact their experienced SWB and, in turn, their overall quality of life. Aging and public health policies should enhance accessibility to active leisure to promote older adults’ SWB.

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The Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15): Validation in Mexico and Disorder in the State of Knowledge

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development ◽

10.1177/0091415020957387 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 009141502095738

Author(s):

Christian Oswaldo Acosta Quiroz ◽

Raquel García-Flores ◽

Sonia Beatriz Echeverría-Castro

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Geriatric Depression Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Well Being ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Geriatric Depression

The objective of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Geriatric Depression Scale in its 15-item version (GDS-15) in Mexican older adults. Participants included 1178 older adults between the ages of 60 and 94 ( M = 69.16, SD = 7.69); 53.9% were women and 55.8% were married or with a partner. They completed the GDS-15, a subjective well-being scale, and a quality-of-life questionnaire. A Kuder–Richardson coefficient of .80 was obtained, which indicates an acceptable internal consistency of the GDS-15, as well as evidence of divergent validity with significant correlations of −.783 with subjective well-being and −.569 with quality of life, in addition to concurrent validity when discriminating between participants with low scores from those with high scores of depressive symptoms. The need for a simple screening tool such as the GDS-15 that helps in the identification of depressive symptoms in Mexican older adults is underlined.

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Adaptación del perfil PERMA de bienestar subjetivo para adultos mayores institucionalizados colombianos

Revista Ciencia y Cuidado ◽

10.22463/17949831.1235 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 83 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Viviana Hernández-Vergel ◽

Raúl Prada-Núñez ◽

César Augusto Hernández-Suárez

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Positive Emotions ◽

Well Being ◽

Psychometric Tests ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Final Version ◽

Calidad De Vida ◽

The City

Objetivo: Adaptar el Perfil de Butler y Kern mediante su aplicación a una muestra de adultos mayores institucionalizados residentes en la ciudad de Cúcuta y el empleo de pruebas psicométricas. Materiales y método: Se parte de la adaptación al español hecha por Tarragona, que ha sido contextualizada, y la versión final aplicada a una muestra aleatoria de treinta adultos mayores institucionalizados en Asilos de la ciudad de Cúcuta, Colombia pertenecientes a una población conformada por cinco instituciones con un aproximado de 250 sujetos. Se estudió la capacidad de discriminación de los ítems y su fiabilidad. Resultados: La consistencia interna (α = 0.95) para la escala total fue alta. Conclusiones: El perfil PERMA es un instrumento útil para evaluar el bienestar subjetivo entre adultos mayores institucionalizados en la ciudad de Cúcuta, Colombia.Palabras clave: Bienestar social, anciano, institucionalización, calidad de vida Adaptation of the PERMA profi le of subjective well-being for Colombian institutionalized older adultsAbtractObjective: To adapt the PERMA profile (Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationship, Meaning and Accomplishment) of Butler & Kern through its application to a sample of institutionalized older adults living in the city of Cúcuta and the use of psychometric tests. Materials and method: It was part of the adaptation to Spanish made by Tarragona, was contextualized and the final version was applied to a random sample of thirty institutionalized adults in Asylums of the city of Cúcuta, Colombia belonging to a population conformed by five institutions with an approximate 250 subjects. The ability to discriminate items and their reliability was studied. Results: The internal consistency (α = 0.95) for the total scale was high. Conclusions: The PERMA profile is a useful tool for assessing subjective well-being among institutionalized older adults in the city of Cúcuta, Colombia.Keywords: Social welfare, aged, institutionalization, quality of life Adaptação do perfi l PERMA de bem-estar subjetivo em idosos institucionalizados colombianosResumoObjetivo: Adaptar o perfil PERMA (Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationship, Meaning and Accomplishment; Emoções Positivas, Engajamento, Relação, Significado e Realização em portugues) do Butler & Kern através da sua aplicação a uma amostra de idosos institucionalizados que vivem na cidade de Cúcuta e ao uso de testes psicométricos. Materiais e método: foi parte da adaptação ao espanhol feita por Tarragona, foi contextualizada e a versão final foi aplicada a uma amostra aleatória de trinta adultos institucionalizados em Asilos da cidade de Cúcuta, Colômbia, pertencentes a uma população conformada por Cinco instituições com aproximadamente 250 assuntos. A capacidade de discriminar itens e sua confiabilidade foi estudada. Resultados: A consistência interna (α = 0,95) para a escala total foi alta. Conclusões: O perfil PERMA é uma ferramenta útil para avaliar o bem-estar subjetivo entre idosos institucionalizados na cidade de Cúcuta, Colômbia.Palavras-chave: Seguridade social, idoso, institucionalização, qualidade de vida

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Subjective well-being and quality of life of rural-to-urban migrant and local older adults in Dongguan, China

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal ◽

10.2224/sbp.10959 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 49 (12) ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Yuxi Liu ◽

Thammasin Ingviya ◽

Rassamee Sangthong ◽

Chonghua Wan

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Policy Decision ◽

Well Being ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Community Based ◽

Chinese Policy ◽

Local Residents ◽

Urban Migrant

We conducted a community-based survey to compare the subjective well-being (SWB) and quality of life (QoL) of 470 rural-to-urban migrant and 422 local older adults living in Dongguan, China. Ordinal logistic regression was used to assess the dose-response relationships of SWB, QoL, and individual and environmental factors. Results show that migrant (vs. local) residents had greater SWB and better QoL. Positive self-rated health, lack of chronic diseases, not being depressed, taking regular exercise, living close to recreation facilities, and having good social cohesion were positive determinants for SWB and QoL of both local and migrant respondents. Our results provide useful information for Chinese policy decision making to promote the health of older adults.

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Perceived Health, Depression and Psychological Well-Being in Older Adults: Physical Activity and Osteoarticular Disease

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13158157 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (15) ◽

pp. 8157

Author(s):

Olga Molinero ◽

Alfonso Salguero ◽

Sara Márquez

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Well Being ◽

Activity Level ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Psychological Well Being

Osteoarticular diseases are one of the effects of aging, and they are related to physical, psychological, and social functions. Physical activity seems to slow the start and progression of these kinds of illnesses and presents benefits for psychosocial health. The main aim of the study was to investigate the possible effect of physical activity level (Yale Physical Activity Survey) on quality of life (SF-36 Health Questionnaire), subjective psychological well-being (Psychological Well-being Scale), and depression levels (Geriatric Depression Scale), depending on osteoarticular illness. The sample consisted of 263 Spanish adults aged 65 to 98 years who had high or low physical activity (assessed by YPAS Questionnaire) and osteoarticular disease. Results show that physical activity influences the perceived quality of life, depression levels, and subjective well-being in older adults regardless of osteoarticular disease. The present study suggests the need for promoting physical exercise due to its proven positive impact on older adults’ mental health, entailing a significant reduction in the risks of suffering from a variety of frequent diseases and disorders.

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Impact of Oral Health on Quality of Life and Subjective Well-Being in Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Mexico

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.731 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 226-227

Author(s):

Irma Díaz ◽

Neyda Ma Mendoza- Ruvalcaba ◽

Elva Dolores Arias ◽

Julio Diaz

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Oral Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Confounding Factors ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

The Impact ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

Abstract Objective: Associate the impact of oral health with quality of life and subjective well-being in the community-dwelling older adults in Mexico. Methods: Non-random sample; 326 subjects: age collected (60-69 / ≥ 70); gender (male / female); marital status (couple / no partner); schooling (0-6 years / ≥7); income for basic needs (yes / no); no depression (GDS-15), no cognitive impairment (MMSE) and comorbidity (no disease / ≥ 1 disease) to control biases. Oral conditions; Caries index (ICPOD) WHO criteria: Very low-Low; Moderate and High. Need for dental prostheses (WHO Manual): No prostheses needed (27-28 natural teeth or fixed / removable / total combination; Need prosthesis: 2-28 tooth without replacement. Xerostomia (Thomson Inventory); moderate to severe xerostomia > 17 points. Dependent variables: Quality of Life Related to Oral Health (GOHAI); 57-60 points: High perception. Subjective well-being: Moral Scale of the Geriatric Center of Philadelphia (PGCMS): Low score (0-11). Results: Age: 71.84 ± 7,278; female / male (70.9 / 29.1%). Controlling confounding factors, multiple logistic regression showed that the need for multi-unit or total prostheses; high CPOD index; severe xerostomia; and low perception of well-being subjective, were associated with low GOHAI scores: P = 0.000; P = 0.004; P = 0.003; P = 0.02 respectively. Subjective well-being only was associated with severe xerostomia and low CVRSO perception: P = 0.0 1; P = 0.02 respectively. Conclusion: Taking into account various confounding factors, the Quality of Life related to Oral Health was the most affected by the deterioration of oral health.

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The Long Shadow of Youth: Girls’ Transition From Full-Time Education and Later-Life Subjective Well-Being in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing

The Journals of Gerontology Series B ◽

10.1093/geronb/gbaa108 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Baowen Xue ◽

Penny Tinkler ◽

Anne McMunn

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Life Satisfaction ◽

Life Course ◽

Later Life ◽

Well Being ◽

Full Time ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

The Life Course ◽

English Longitudinal Study

Abstract Objectives To investigate whether the timing and nature of women’s transitions out of full-time (FT) education are related to later-life subjective well-being and the life-course experiences that might explain any associations seen. Methods Data are from women in Wave 3 of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing who have participated in the life history interview and were aged 50+ at the interview (n = 3,889). Using multichannel sequence analysis, we identified 6 types of transition out of FT education (ages 14–26). Regression models were used to examine associations between transition types and life satisfaction, quality of life, and depressive symptoms at age 50+. Results Women who made early transitions to married parenthood and FT domestic labor had lower levels of well-being on all 3 later-life well-being outcomes (p < .01), compared to women who made later transitions to family life and remained employed. Women who remained single up to age 26 also had lower life satisfaction (p < .05) and quality of life (p < .01) in later life than their counterparts who married and had children. These associations were explained by the life-course socioeconomic and relationship pathways. Advantaged childhood socioeconomic circumstances and higher educational qualifications set “Later Marriage and Later employment” women apart onto advantaged trajectories and a better quality of life later (p < .01). Discussion The timing and nature of exits from FT education played a pivotal role in setting people onto life-course trajectories that influence well-being in later life for this older generation of women.

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Dimensions of Subjective Well-Being and Effects of Physical Activity in Chinese Older Adults

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.15.4.382 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 382-397 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Po-Wen Ku ◽

Jim McKenna ◽

Kenneth R. Fox

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Qualitative Interviews ◽

Well Being ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Physically Active ◽

Chinese Older Adults ◽

Older Chinese

Subjective well-being (SWB) and its relationship with physical activity have not been systematically investigated in older Chinese people. This study explored these issues using qualitative interviews with a purposive sample of 23 community-dwelling Chinese older adults (age 55–78 y, 12 women); 16 were physically active and 7 physically inactive. Using cross-case analyses, 7 dimensions of SWB emerged: physical, psychological, developmental, material, spiritual, sociopolitical, and social. Although elements of SWB may be shared across cultures, specific distinctions were identified. Active respondents reported the unique contributions of physical activity to the physical, psychological, developmental, and social elements of SWB. The findings suggest that physical activity could enhance the quality of life in Chinese older adults.

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Effects of Leisure Participation on Life Satisfaction in Older Korean Adults: A Panel Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17124402 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (12) ◽

pp. 4402

Author(s):

Hyejin Yoon ◽

Won Seok Lee ◽

Kyoung-Bae Kim ◽

Joonho Moon

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Life Satisfaction ◽

Later Life ◽

Well Being ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Leisure Participation ◽

Korean Adults

South Koreans’ life expectancy has dramatically increased over the last four decades. However, the life satisfaction index of older Korean adults has been in the bottom third globally. The large majority of older Koreans spend most of the day watching television at home. However, concrete evidence regarding the effects of leisure involvement on older adults’ quality of later life is scant. Only a few existing studies have examined the link via cross-sectional survey data. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate whether meaningful leisure participation outside the home in older age plays an essential role in improving life satisfaction. To achieve the research aim, nationally representative panel data from the Korea Employment Information Service were used for the data analysis. The results indicated that social and productive leisure participation in religious activity, social gatherings, and volunteering was significantly related to quality of life in older adults. Moreover, frequent participation in travel and cultural activities outside the home were positively related to life satisfaction. These findings suggest that participation in meaningful leisure activities is a critical factor contributing to subjective well-being and good mental health in older Korean adults and should be encouraged.

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