Reactions to Gifts as Indicators of Personality-Behavior Traits in the Elderly

1974 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 265-280
Author(s):  
Frances M. Carp
Keyword(s):  
Hypothesis Testing ◽  
Public Housing ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Ego Strength ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Behavior Ratings ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Additional Hypothesis ◽  
Two Populations ◽  
Housing Facilities

Presentation of a token of appreciation to elderly respondents was used as an opportunity to test some hypotheses in regard to the dynamics of giving and receiving. Specific gift-situation reactions which seemed relevant to ego strength, dependency and retentiveness were used to predict scores on more traditional measures of these personality-behavior traits. Two populations of elderly men and women were studied. All were residents of public housing facilities. Correlations of gift-behavior ratings with criterion data collected nine months later confirm that the style in which a gift is received discloses basic personality functions. The findings suggest that the growing necessity to pay or otherwise reciprocate for data may provide opportunity for additional hypothesis testing.

scholarly journals Association between Socioeconomic Status, Physical Health and Need for Long-term Care among the Chinese Elderly

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 2124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fanlei Kong ◽  
Lingzhong Xu ◽  
Mei Kong ◽  
Shixue Li ◽  
Chengchao Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Chinese Elderly ◽  
Men And Women

The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES), physical health and the need for long-term care (NLTC) of the Chinese elderly, and further, to provide evidence-based advice for establishing an LTC system in China. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Shandong Province, China in 2017 by using multi-stage random sampling method. Data were collected from elderly individuals aged 60 years and older by self-designed questionnaires through face-to face interviews. A total of 7070 participants were finally included in the database (40.3% male, 59.7% female). Chi-square test analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM) were conducted to clarify the association between SES, physical health and NLTC among the Chinese elderly men and women in Shandong Province. The results of the SEM analysis showed that physical health exerted a strong and negative effect on the NLTC for both genders, with a slightly stronger effect found among the elderly men. SES was found to be significantly and negatively related to the NLTC among the elderly women, while no statistical significance was found for the association between SES and NLTC for elderly men. A significant and positive association between SES and physical health was observed among the elderly men and women, with a slightly stronger effect among the elderly women. Implications for lowering the NLTC and developing an LTC system were addressed based on the findings above.

scholarly journals Description of Smoking Behavior in Adolescents ages 15-18 Years

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 595-600
Author(s):  
Arbian Humaidi ◽  
Ade Gustiawan ◽  
Adi Rizfal Efriadi ◽  
Alief Jordan ◽  
Dandi Surya
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Peer Association ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Pregnancy Disorders

Smoking is a problem that has not been solved until now. Smoking has spread to various groups, from children to the elderly, men and women. This smoking habit can harm adolescents directly or indirectly which has been proven to interfere with the growth and development of adolescents. Many factors are associated with smoking behavior in adolescents aged 15-18 years. These factors are discussed based on research articles and book references. Factors that influence the relationship include peer association, price, and lack of parental attention. Smoking can increase the risk of several diseases, such as cancer, pregnancy disorders, and hypertension. Smoking too often not only causes problems in the development and growth of adolescents.

Transversely Isotropic Model of Osteonal Cortical Bone: Contribution of Haversian and Resorptive Porosity

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Neil Dong ◽  
Y. Young Huang ◽  
X. Edward Guo
Keyword(s):  
Cortical Bone ◽  
Transversely Isotropic ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Haversian Canal ◽  
Isotropic Model ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Osteoclastic Resorption ◽  
Old Men

Abstract Age related changes in porosity of cortical bone have been previously reported. The cortical porosity increases with age in both men and women, from 4.6% in men and 4% in women at age 40 to 10% and more at age 80 (Laval-Jeantet et al., 1983). The porosity is defined as the percentage of cortical bone occupied by vascular and resorption cavities. There are a few quantitative data regarding the influences of Haversian canal and resorption space on porosity. Age related increases in Haversian canal size and Haversian canal number contribute to the increasing porosity of cortical bone for the elderly men and women (Thompson, 1980; Nyssen-behets et al., 1997). The number of osteoclastic resorption space is also greater in the old men than in the young men (Nyssen-Behets et al., 1997).

scholarly journals Investigation of the effectiveness of eight weeks of high-intensity functional training in serum levels of factors affecting brain health in elderly men and women

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Keyword(s):  
High Intensity ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Functional Training ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: High-intensity functional training can be well performed by the elderly; however, the effect of this training on brain-health-related factors has not been studied yet. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of eight weeks of high-intensity functional training on serum levels of BDNF, IGF-1, and VEGF in elderly men and women. Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study included 23 subjects (7 males and 16 females) who were divided into experimental (n=16) and control groups (n=7). The experimental group performed a training protocol consisting of six exercises in three sessions (each session was 25 min) per week for eight weeks. The exercises were performed at all-out intensity for 30 sec. There was a 15-sec rest between each set and a two-min rest between each exercise. Paired samples t-test and ANCOVA were used to analyze the data, and a p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The results showed that the serum levels of BDNF (P=0.0005, +11.37), VEGF (P=0.0005, +7.49), IGF-1 (P=0.001, +3.91), LDL (P=0.004, -3.33), and HDL (P=0.004, +7.48) changed significantly in the experimental group. On the other hand, in the control group, serum levels of BDNF (P=0.149, +1.58), IGF-1 (P=0.486, +0.27), LDL (P=0.897, +0.14), and HDL (P=0.534, +1.10) had no significant changes; however, VEGF (P=0.01, +0.67) significantly changed. The results of ANCOVA showed a significant difference between the two groups regarding all variables (P<0.05). Conclusion: Eight weeks of high-intensity functional training in elderly men and women increases the serum levels of brain health-related factors. Therefore, functional training is recommended to improve brain function in the elderly.

Social Work and Elderly: A Glimpse in India

2008 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 292-302
Author(s):  
Mallikarjun A. Konnur
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Demographic Transition ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Mortality Reduction ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Structure Of Population ◽  
Day Care Centres

According to the 2001 Census of India, there is the pyamidic structure of population that means, there are more proportion of young people.  However the projection for 2016 by way of demographic transition indicates larger number of elderly people.  Approaching 80 million in number, India has the second largest population of elderly people after China.  In India, research on examining the socio-economic dynamics of elderly well being is gradually gaining ground, but access to good data continues to be an obstacle. Conventionally, there are two processes considered to be involved in the ageing of a population, i.e., ageing at the base and ageing at the apex of the population. The former results from a decline in fertility, the latter, mortality reduction among the elderly. There are many types of elderly people, such as urban and rural, employed in organized and un-organized sectors and working in public and private sectors. The elderly men and women also constitute a separate group. The solutions to elderly problems in India require various types of arrangements.  For example, the old age homes (for the destitute), Day Care Centres, Rehabilitation Centres, Ashramas or Vishranti Dhamas

Elderly Fathers in Russia after Divorce: Gender Differences in the Intergenerational Transfers

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekaterina Tretyakova
Keyword(s):  
Social Protection ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Retirement Age ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Strong Trend ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Correlation Tables

Regarding the aging population, the question of care and financial support of the elderly becomes increasingly relevant. At the same time, the rise of divorce and separation becomes a very strong trend in modern society. Due to absence of joint custody in Russia, connection between fathers and children weakens after divorce and in this context the research question is: Do children help their elderly fathers after divorce, and what is the gender specificity in upward transfers after divorce? The object of this study is to examine the transfers that elderly Russian men and women get from their children. This research is based on data from the “Comprehensive Monitoring of Living Conditions of the Population” conducted in Russia in 2014. The target sample consisted of 113 000 persons over 15 years old—37 787 of which were over retirement age. The survey covered all regions of the Russian Federation. The method used in this analysis is mainly descriptive statistics and correlation tables. According to the results there is a considerable gap between elderly men and women in getting help from their children due to weakened connections between children and their fathers after divorce. This problem can be solved with the development of institutions of social protection, but unfortunately this sphere in Russia has not yet been sufficiently developed.

The Fears Expressed by Elderly Men and Women: A Lifespan Approach

1988 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
James W. Croake ◽  
Kathleen M. Myers ◽  
Abe Singh
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Older Men ◽  
Elderly Group ◽  
Elderly Men ◽  
Single Measure ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Comparison Groups

This article reports one of the first studies of adult fears, specifically in an elderly population. Results indicated that older women expressed greater fearfulness than older men, a sex differential also observed in children and adolescents. When compared to other adult groups, significant differences were noted on several categories of fears. The elderly group ranked aging and sickness as their foremost fears, although the absolute degree of fearfulness did not differ from the comparison groups. Considered with previous investigations, these results suggest that some fears may change or intensify over the lifespan, and that within each period females report greater fearfulness than males. Additionally, this article describes a new entity, “fisity,” which accounts for the popularity and the intensity of fears in a single measure.

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