scholarly journals Promoting a musical lifecourse towards sustainable ageing: A call for policy congruence

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuulikki Laes ◽  
Patrick Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Constituencies

Today, individually perceived quality of life for a growing ageing population could be said to be significantly dependent on meaningful life experiences, social connectedness and a sense of purpose. In this article, we argue for a wider theorization of policy and the politics of ageing. The central aim is to reflect on understandings of ageing within music education and musical participation, and, in particular, shift the focus from active ageing ‐ and the ways it might support the narrow agenda of music for older adults ‐ to the potentials of holistic and sustainable learning and participation in music. To do so, we draw from the concept of policy congruence, presenting a vision of policy as a critical catalyst that may amplify parameters for concerted initiatives among multiple constituencies within music education. We argue these amplified parameters may afford renewed efforts towards transdisciplinary action that can support the actions of community musicians and strengthen their role as networked actors labouring in consonance with others in the growingly significant areas of lifelong learning and ageing populations. Our stance is that, if we can assume that music education and musical participation have a serious contribution to make in the lives and well being of individuals across the lifespan, including older adults, then we ought to consider how systematic policy engagement may actively contribute to appropriate allocation of resources and renewed pedagogical and organizational framings, which more directly use lifelong learning to support sustainable ageing.

ACTIVE AGEING AND HOUSING ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT AMONG ELDERLY MUSLIMS

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norhaslina Jumadi ◽  
Noorsidi Aizuddin Mat Noor ◽  
Ahmad Ariffian Bujang ◽  
Nurul Hana Adi Maimun ◽  
Dzurllkanian@Zulkarnain Daud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Topic Area ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Housing Environment

Malaysia is expected to face ageing population in year 2030. This phenomenon is a challenge that hinders the provision of an excellent environment, including housing them. Active ageing refers to the process of improving the quality of life amongst the elderly in terms of health, social, physical, and environmental aspects. Provision of environment that is conducive and promotion of active surrounding highly influence the elderly to stay active. Nonetheless, literature pertaining to this particular topic area from the stance of elderly Muslims is in scarcity. Hence, the objective of this study is to determine terms associated to active ageing from the Muslim perspective and to identify the appropriate housing environment for them. Data collected from questionnaires distributed to 411 respondents residing in Johor were analysed quantitatively. The outcomes suggest that active ageing amongst elderly Muslims displayed positive effects on spiritual and religious activities. Upon providing housing for them, active ageing is essential so as to perceive active living and exceptional well-being

scholarly journals Community-Dwelling and Recently Widowed Older Adults: Effects of Spousal Loss on Psychological Well-Being, Perceived Quality of Life, and Health-Care Costs

2019 ◽  
Vol 92 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-82
Author(s):  
L. C. van Boekel ◽  
J. C. M. Cloin ◽  
K. G. Luijkx
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Costs ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Spousal Loss ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Care Costs

This study is on the effects of spousal loss among older adults who continue to live independently after bereavement. Little longitudinal studies focus on this group, which is of special interest, since in many countries, care policy and system reform are aimed at increasing independent living among older adults. Using longitudinal data from a Dutch public data repository, we investigate the effects of spousal loss on psychological well-being, perceived quality of life, and (indication of) yearly health-care costs. Of the respondents who had a spouse and were living independently ( N = 9,400) at baseline, the majority had not lost their spouse after 12 months ( T12, n = 9,150), but 2.7% ( n = 250) had lost their spouse and still lived independently. We compared both groups using multivariate regression (ordinary least squares) analyses. The results show that spousal loss significantly lowers scores on psychological well-being and perceived quality of life, but we found no effect on health-care costs.

Assessing the impact of pandemic on the resilience of older adults in Tomsk region

2022 ◽  
pp. 928-933
Author(s):  
Е. А. Фролова ◽  
В. А. Маланина
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Emotional State ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Design Tools ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Tomsk Region ◽  
The Impact

В статье впервые представлены результаты оценки влияния пандемии на жизнестойкость старшего поколения на примере Томской обл. На основе данных опроса (400 респондентов 55-92 лет) с использованием шкалы Коннор-Дэвидсона (CD-RISC-25) проведена оценка жизнестойкости старшего поколения и выявлены ее предикторы. Установлена статистически значимая зависимость жизнестойкости, материального благосостояния и эмоционального состояния пожилых респондентов в условиях пандемии коронавируса. Результаты исследования дополняют существующие подходы к оценке и измерению параметров качества жизни старшего поколения и могут быть использованы для проектирования инструментов укрепления жизнестойкости в русле концепции активного долголетия. The article presents pioneer results of assessing the impact of the pandemic on the resilience of the older adults of the Tomsk region. We assessed the resilience of older adults and its predictors basing upon the survey of 400 respondents aged 55-92 using the Connor-Davidson resilience scale (CD-RISC-25). The results reveal statistically significant relationship between the resilience, material well-being and emotional state of elderly respondents in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. The results of the study complement the existing approaches to assessing and measuring the parameters of the quality of life of the older adults, and can be used to design tools for strengthening the resilience in line with the concept of active ageing.

A Comprehensive Evaluation of a Lifelong Learning Program

2016 ◽  
Vol 84 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jee Hoon Park ◽  
KyongWeon Lee ◽  
Holly Dabelko-Schoeny
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Learning Programs

Lifelong learning programs meet older adults’ educational needs and further support their health and well-being leading to more successful aging. In particular, university-based lifelong learning programs have provided older adults with opportunities to not only develop skills and knowledge but also expand new social networks with people of different ages. This study evaluated a university-based lifelong learning program, Program 60, to identify the relationships between participants’ experiences in the program and their quality of life. An online survey was employed, and 107 participants completed the self-report survey. The participants reported that classes helped increase their emotional satisfaction and that they enjoyed taking classes with younger students. Their experiences in the program reliably predicted psychological and social elements of their quality of life ( p = .004 and p = .019, respectively). Study results provide helpful information for the development of lifelong learning programs that are responsive to the increasing demands of older adults.

scholarly journals Modelling age-friendly environment for social connectedness: a cross-sectional study

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 955
Author(s):  
Lein Shi Ying ◽  
Lai Ming Ming ◽  
Lau Siok Hwa
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Civic Participation ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: The increase in aged populations in Malaysia has brought unprecedented challenges to families, policy makers, scholars, and business organisations.  This paper adapted the WHO 2007 framework of features of age-friendly cities to examine age-friendly environment constructs and their linkages with social connectedness from the perspective of Malaysian middle-aged and older adults caring for themselves. Methods: A face-to-face cross-sectional survey was conducted on 402 middle-aged and older adults caring for themselves across selected states in west Malaysia, selected via purposive sampling. Firstly, features of age-friendly cities were explored through exploratory factor analysis involving 82 respondents. Subsequently, structural equation modelling was performed, involving 320 respondents. Results: The results indicated that the constructs of an age-friendly environment were built environment, community support and health services, civic participation, and employment as well as communication and information. The structural model provided evidence that implementing age-friendly initiatives relating to built environment, community support and health services, civic participation and employment as well as communication and information enables the ageing population to improve their connectedness with society. These findings supported the ecological theories, agreeing that age-friendly environments help middle-aged and older adults caring for themselves to increase their adaptability and reduce perceived pressure from the environment. This result was in line with the current literature in which an age-friendly environment is a form of support and an enabling environment to cultivate positive social relationships and connectivity. Conclusions: Creating an age-friendly environment that supports active and healthy living for middle-aged and older adults caring for themselves allows them to continue to share their experiences, knowledge, and wisdom. This is helpful and beneficial for societal well-being and economic development as well as for the future generations.

scholarly journals Stereotypes of Aging: Their Effects on the Health of Older Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rylee A. Dionigi
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Holistic Health ◽  
Mental Functioning ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Definition Of

The purpose of this review is to present findings on the effects of stereotypes of aging on health outcomes related to older adults, such as physical and mental functioning (specifically) and overall well-being and perceived quality of life (more broadly). This review shows that both positive and negative stereotypes of aging can have enabling and constraining effects on the actions, performance, decisions, attitudes, and, consequently, holistic health of an older adult. This review further highlights a variety of limitations in stereotype research in aging contexts, including a lack of qualitative studies focusing on older adult perspectives and the fluctuating definition of what constitutes “good health” during older age.

scholarly journals Ageing well? Older people’s health and well-being as portrayed in UK magazine advertisements

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virpi Ylänne ◽  
Angie Williams ◽  
Paul Mark Wadleigh
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Positive Action ◽  
The Media ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Health And Well Being

The media, including advertising, is an important source of information about health and ageing. Furthermore, advertising makes certain discourses, vocabularies and imagery available as resources for age and health identity formation for older adults. The aim of this study was to investigate qualitatively the prominent themes relating to health and ageing that emerged from a sub-corpus of 140 British magazine advertisements depicting older adults. We focus on how these depictions construct health identity in older age through their underlying discourses. The six main themes included solutions to health problems; maintenance or regaining of independence and quality of life; managing risks; staying younger, healthy and active; taking pride in appearance; and discourses of responsibility and choice. The most prominent underlying discourse was the possibility, necessity and desirability to take positive action to maintain health and well-being in older age. We relate these findings to current societal discourses of active ageing and anti-ageing.

A Consumer Behavior-Influenced Multidisciplinary Transcendent Model of Motivation for Music Making

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie L. Vaccaro
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Music Making ◽  
Self Actualization ◽  
Psychic Energy ◽  
Self Transcendence

This chapter reviews multidisciplinary research from the fields of consumer behavior, humanistic and positive psychology, music education, and other areas to develop a new Transcendent Model of Motivation for Music Making. One’s “extended self” identity can be defined partly by possessions and mastery over objects, and objects can “complete” the self. Music making involves a person’s investment of “psychic energy,” including attention, time, learning, and efforts, and is a creative path which can lead to peak experiences and flow. Music making can help satisfy social needs, achieve self-actualization, experience self-transcendence, enhance well-being, strengthen spirituality, and improve the quality of life.

scholarly journals Supporting Caregivers of Older Adults Through Education in Mindful Gratitude Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 16-16
Author(s):  
Sungsim Lee
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Mindfulness Practice ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Won Buddhism ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract This presentation describes a supportive mindfulness practice for caregivers of older adults based on the principles of Won Buddhism (an integrative, a modernized Buddhism). As the aging population grows, there is a significant increase in recognition of the negative impact of caregiver stress on older adults’ quality of life. The ability for caregivers to deal compassionately with stress is essential, as caring for older adults can awaken feelings about one’s own vulnerability and mortality. The ‘Mindful Gratitude Practice’ offers a way to cope with stress, cultivate self-care, and improve the care of others. Relevant research will be summarized, which shows mindfulness and gratitude practice respectively benefit positive influence in both physical and emotional well-being. Mindful Gratitude Practice as a spiritual approach that fosters caregivers' emotional stability, reduces their stress and improves the relationship between older adults and their caregivers. In this presentation, three processes of Mindful Gratitude Practice will be described: 1. Understanding a mindfulness practice by establishing intention, attention, and attitude, 2. Learning the principles of a gratitude practice and implementation, and 3. Incorporating mindfulness into a gratitude practice. Research results have demonstrated that through this learning process, caregivers have acquired the concept of interconnectedness, experience grateful moments, and a deep feeling of appreciation in their caregiving relationships. The presenter will guide participants in a short experience of Mindfulness Gratitude Practice. Further readings and resources will be provided for those who are interested.

Therapeutic Affordances of Social Media and Associated Quality of Life Outcomes in Young Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 089443932110329
Author(s):  
Paul Dodemaide ◽  
Mark Merolli ◽  
Nicole Hill ◽  
Lynette Joubert
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Relationship

There is a growing body of literature exploring the general population’s use of social media for assistance in dealing with stigmatized health issues. This study presents novel research examining the relationship between social media use and young adults. It utilizes a therapeutic affordance (TA) framework. Quantitative results from this study are complemented by qualitative data. The relationships between distinct social media and their TA (a–b) are presented to highlight their potential to impact positively on social and emotional well-being outcomes. Evidence includes broad support for “connection,” “narration,” and “collaboration” TAs in this context and the relationship between the use of distinct social media and perceived quality of life (QOL) outcomes (a–c). TA provides an appropriate and valuable theoretical framework which is useful for the development of an evidence-base from the analysis of young adult’s social media usage. An analysis of the association between social media and their QOL outcomes is presented according to the TA relationship pathway (a–c–b). The adoption of a TA framework enables a nuanced analysis of significant associations between specific social media, TA, and improved QOL outcomes. This study demonstrates the significant association between social media and perceived QOL outcomes in young adults.

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