The Effect of Social Capital on Subjective Well-being Using a Path Analysis Model of Japanese Older Adults: Focusing on the World Values Survey

El artículo se enfoca en el análisis de un programa de actividades físicas y su efecto en la mejora de los niveles de depresión y bienestar subjetivo de adultos mayores. Se utiliza un diseño experimental con pre y pos tratamiento en una muestra de 111 adultos mayores seleccionado mediante criterios de inclusión, a la que se le aplicó un procedimiento de proporción de uno a tres para crear el grupo experimental y de control (n=74 grupo experimental y n=37 el grupo de control). La depresión fue medida aplicando la Escala de Depresión Geriátrica de Yesavage y el bienestar subjetivo a partir de la Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale. Para el análisis del pre con el post tratamiento se utilizó un modelo de análisis de varianza (ANOVA) con medidas repetidas (MR). Los resultados revelaron diferencias significativas en la Depresión Geriátrica (p=.000) y del Bienestar subjetivo en cada dimensión estudiada: afectos positivos (p=.000), afectos negativos (p=.000) y agitación (p=.000), lo que se concluye que las dos variables dependientes mejoraron de manera significativa al aplicar la propuesta.Abstract: This article focuses on the analysis of a program of physical activities and its effect on reducing depression levels and on increasing subjective well-being of older adults. An experimental design with pre- and post-treatment was applied to a sample of 111 older adults selected in accordance with inclusion criteria, using a one-to-three ratio procedure to create experimental and control groups (Experimental group, n = 74; control group, n = 37). Depression was measured by means of the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale, whereas subjective well-being with the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale. For the pre-post analysis, a variance analysis model (ANOVA) with repeated measures (MR) was used. Results revealed significant differences in Geriatric Depression (p = .001) and subjective well-being in each dimension studied: positive affects (p = .001), negative affects (p = .001) and agitation (p = .001), We can conclude that the two dependent variables improved significantly after applying the program proposed.

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Spirituality and quality of life in older adults: a path analysis model

BMC Geriatrics ◽

10.1186/s12877-020-01646-0 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sara Lima ◽

Lurdes Teixeira ◽

Raquel Esteves ◽

Fátima Ribeiro ◽

Fernanda Pereira ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Path Analysis ◽

Analysis Model ◽

Path Analysis Model

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A Path Analysis Model for Explaining Factors That Influence the Use of Masker among Commuting Workers Using KRL Commuter Line Bogor Jakarta

10.21203/rs.3.rs-294061/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

David Kusmawan ◽

Shofi Andari ◽

Indri Hapsari S

Keyword(s):

Air Pollution ◽

High Risk ◽

Path Analysis ◽

Indirect Effect ◽

Direct Influence ◽

Analysis Model ◽

Healthy Behavior ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

The World ◽

Path Analysis Model

Abstract Jakarta is one of the most air polluted cities in the world, it can increase the risk of healthy of commuting worker. As one of the most air polluted cities in the world, Jakarta is at high risk of its commuting worker’s health. They are at risk of being exposed to pollutant. This study aims to determine the factors influencing directly and indirectly to healthy behavior (using masker) for commuting workers who use the KRL Commuterline Bogor - Jakarta. A total of 155 respondents participated in the study and the collected data were then analyzed using descriptive and path analysis. Commuters are aware of the hazard potential related to air pollution during commuting were 137 people (88.4%). Commuters with good perception of pollution were 104 people (67.1%). Commuters used masker during commuting was 125 people (80.6%). Healthy behavior (using masker) in commuting worker using KRL Commuter Line were affected by some factors both directly and indirectly. Knowledge and commuting experience toward healthy behavior using masker were two variables with a significant direct influence on healthy behavior using masker, and knowledge was also the only mediated variable with a significant indirect effect of education to healthy behavior (using masker).

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Social capital, social participation and life satisfaction among Chilean older adults

Revista de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/s0034-8910.2014048004759 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 48 (5) ◽

pp. 739-749 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

María Soledad Herrera Ponce ◽

Raúl Pedro Elgueta Rosas ◽

María Beatriz Fernández Lorca

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Social Capital ◽

Rural Communities ◽

Social Participation ◽

Social Life ◽

Well Being ◽

Major Determinant ◽

Steady Increase ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Logistic Regression Models

OBJECTIVE To examine factors associated with social participation and their relationship with self-perceived well-being in older adults. METHODS This study was based on data obtained from the National Socioeconomic Characterization (CASEN) Survey conducted in Chile, in 2011, on a probability sample of households. We examined information of 31,428 older adults living in these households. Descriptive and explanatory analyses were performed using linear and multivariate logistic regression models. We assessed the respondents’ participation in different types of associations: egotropic, sociotropic, and religious. RESULTS Social participation increased with advancing age and then declined after the age of 80. The main finding of this study was that family social capital is a major determinant of social participation of older adults. Their involvement was associated with high levels of self-perceived subjective well-being. We identified four settings as sources of social participation: home-based; rural community-based; social policy programs; and religious. Older adults were significantly more likely to participate when other members of the household were also involved in social activities evidencing an intergenerational transmission of social participation. Rural communities, especially territorial associations, were the most favorable setting for participation. There has been a steady increase in the rates of involvement of older adults in social groups in Chile, especially after retirement. Religiosity remains a major determinant of associativism. The proportion of participation was higher among older women than men but these proportions equaled after the age of 80. CONCLUSIONS Self-perceived subjective well-being is not only dependent upon objective factors such as health and income, but is also dependent upon active participation in social life, measured as participation in associations, though its effects are moderate.

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A path analysis model of spiritual well-being and quality of life in Iranian cancer patients: a mediating role of hope

Supportive Care in Cancer ◽

10.1007/s00520-021-06172-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Hamid Sharif Nia ◽

Rebecca H. Lehto ◽

Naiemeh Seyedfatemi ◽

Mobin Mohammadinezhad

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Path Analysis ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Well Being ◽

Analysis Model ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Spiritual Well Being ◽

Path Analysis Model

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Examining the Relationship between Preference for Solitude and Subjective Well-Being Among Japanese Older Adults

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igab054 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Aya Toyoshima ◽

Takashi Kusumi

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Path Analysis ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Group Analysis ◽

Well Being ◽

Internet Survey ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Hypothesis Model ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Abstract Background and Objectives Focusing on the fact that older adults with positive emotions tend to spend time alone, this study aimed to examine the relationship between preference for solitude and subjective well-being among older adults. In Study 1, we developed a revised version of the Preference for Solitude Scale with a three-factor structure, unlike the single-factor structure of the original scale. In Study 2, we examined the relationship between preference for solitude and subjective well-being using the revised scale. Research Design and Methods We conducted an Internet survey with 210 older adults in Study 1 to develop a revised Japanese scale. In Study 2, to address the possible research method bias in Study 1, we conducted a mail survey with 276 older adults. We examined the replicability of Study 1, confirming metric invariance through multi-group analysis and hypothesis model through path analysis. Results The results of the path analysis indicated that “Productivity during solitude” (Factor 3) was positively related with positive affect and life satisfaction, and “Enjoyment of solitude” (Factor 2) was negatively related with negative affect. However, the results of the mediation analysis suggested that preference for solitude was also related to loneliness, and the indirect effect of preference for solitude on well-being was negative. Discussion and Implications “Enjoyment of solitude” and “Productivity during solitude” were related to maintaining subjective well-being among older adults, although the effects were marginal. The impact of preference for solitude was mixed in enhancing and decreasing subjective well-being.

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