Factors Related to Physical Activity Among Older Adults: A Loughborough-Based Study DOI Creative Commons
Jiayin Guan, Emilene Zitkus, Cees de Bont

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Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 12, 2023

Abstract Population ageing has become a global challenge, impacting healthcare services and healthcare-related industries. Although physical activity been proven positively related to healthy ageing, the number of older adults being inactive in United Kingdom is still high. Factors should be better understood motivate more physically active. This paper presented factors based on literature behaviour change, motivation, intervention. A survey was conducted Loughborough, town that enormous sports culture facilities Kingdom, where 101 participants were recruited. The results data analysis revealed new insights into relationship between behavioural motivational factors. capability intrinsic motivation. Older with social participation had stronger motivation identified regulation. Internet or media use significantly correlated having enough balance training. Intrinsic enjoyment, while extrinsic unrelated. Feeling enjoyment behaviour. fewer men participated study, they gave higher rating time for than female participants. conceptual model developed promote sustained change using concentric circle structure which contains three levels two systems. can used design interventions increase their level, will contribute goal ageing.

Language: Английский

Technology use characteristics among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-cultural survey DOI Creative Commons
Ortal Cohen Elimelech, Simona Ferrante, Naomi Josman

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Technology in Society, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 71, P. 102080 - 102080

Published: Aug. 15, 2022

Personal computers, tablets, and smartphones may support older adults' engagement when people are required to stay home opportunities engage in meaningful activities reduced during the COVID-19 period. This study aims screen technology-use characteristics across social, leisure, education domains pandemic from a crosscultural viewpoint. The sample included 576 participants aged 60 France (

Language: Английский

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Use and Acceptance of Digital Communication Technology by Older Adults for Social Connectedness During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mixed Methods Study DOI Creative Commons
Eric Balki, Carol Holland, Niall Hayes

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Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 25, P. e41535 - e41535

Published: June 17, 2023

Older adults are at higher risk for health issues, including mental problems. This was especially apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, where older were simultaneously more vulnerable to disease and concerns created by social distancing. Subsequently, use of digital communication technology (DCT) became a critical option maintaining connectedness in adults. Prior low uptake an established problem, known as divide. However, not much is about how this may have changed result pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the mediating influence of acceptance of change: A study on gerontechnology acceptance, mental well-being, and urban–rural disparities among older adults DOI
Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta,

Reem Said Shaala,

Enas Fouad Sayed Mousa

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Geriatric Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 58, P. 324 - 335

Published: June 13, 2024

Language: Английский

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Validation of a scale based on the DigComp framework on internet navigation and cybersecurity in older adults DOI Creative Commons
Francisco de Paula Rodríguez Miranda,

Rocio Illanes-Segura,

Yolanda Ceada Garrido

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Frontiers in Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Jan. 24, 2025

The global COVID-19 pandemic revealed the persistence of digital divide in older adults. need to use technologies order communicate, remain informed and have contact with society, along perform online transactions, led increased susceptibility, given potential for scams cyberattacks. This was a cause concern amongst general population, especially elderly. aim this study is validate useful reliable scale that measures literacy senior population. refers how they safely search manage information, as well their competencies regard security own devices. created through adaptation 1.1, which consist “browsing, searching data filtering,” 4.1, considers “protecting devices,” from DigComp model. quantitative qualitative analyses required three samples: (1) group experts ( N = 20) adapt Active Aging Model, (2) adults 50) carry out exploratory factor analysis (3) another 174) confirmatory analysis. results reveal validity reliability designed scale. To conclude, on one hand, proposed model reveals goodness fit; other continue demonstrate reluctance financial dealings. In study, we present new instrument adapted needs seniors, can be used by organizations administrations promote support policies training activities within active aging framework.

Language: Английский

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Characteristics and cognition of older adults engaged in lifelong learning DOI
Karen Wenzel, Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Stephen T. Lewis

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Educational Gerontology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 50(5), P. 423 - 442

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

Lifelong learning programs for older adults are suggested as a promising strategy to promote successful and active aging. This observational study utilized cross-sectional data from nationwide survey administered aged 65 who were recruited through nine Osher Learning Institutes (OLLI). Data collected included general demographics, measures of physical mental health, cognitive ability, meaning purpose, reserve, Descriptive characteristics the population revealed predominantly White, female population, majority whom married, retired, reported high levels educational attainment. Participants purpose measured by PROMIS® measures. High self-reported aging also found in this sample. Using references adult comparative analyses OLLI participants significantly higher health reserve scores. provides additional context understanding cognitively well.

Language: Английский

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Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults with Dementia During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Miharu Nakanishi, Asao Ogawa, Mai Sakai

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Journal of Alzheimer s Disease Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7(1), P. 307 - 315

Published: April 12, 2023

This study examined the longitudinal association between dementia, activity participation, coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic period, and 1-year mental health changes. We obtained data from National Health Aging Trends Study in United States. included 4,548 older adult participants of two or more survey rounds 2018 2021. identified baseline dementia status, assessed depressive symptoms anxiety at follow-up. Dementia poor participation were independently associated with an increased prevalence anxiety. care support should address emotional social needs under continued public restrictions.

Language: Английский

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Training to use smart tablets to access reliable online health information in older adults’ post-pandemic: A focused pilot intervention study DOI
Anitha Saravanan, Marcia Shade, Yujun Liu

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Geriatric Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 56, P. 204 - 211

Published: Feb. 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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Intervention to increase colorectal cancer screening among emergency department patients: results from a randomised pilot study DOI
Beau Abar,

Chanjun Syd Park,

Nancy Wood

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Emergency Medicine Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 41(7), P. 422 - 428

Published: May 22, 2024

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Emergency departments (ED) represent a promising setting to address preventive health measures like CRC screening.

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Association of Racial Status and Training Language with Baseline Performance and Training Gains During Computerized Training of Technology-related Everyday Functional Skills In Older Adults DOI Creative Commons

Justin E. Macchiarelli,

Courtney Dowell-Esquivel,

Alejandro Martínez

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Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2, P. 32 - 42

Published: June 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Online health information seeking and the association with anxiety among older adults DOI Creative Commons
Amy M. Schuster, Reza Ghaiumy Anaraky, Shelia R. Cotten

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Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Feb. 10, 2023

Introduction The Internet supplies users with endless access to a wealth of information and is generally the first source searched by U.S. adults (18 years older) when seeking health information. Age anxiety are associated online (OHIS). Older (65 increasing their OHIS. Importantly, OHIS can potentially lead improved outcomes for older adults. relationship between less clear. Studies report those more symptoms likely be OHIS, while other studies find reverse pattern or no association. Generalized disorder affects up 11% oftentimes unrecognized untreated. Methods To address mixed findings in literature, we analyzed six waves (2015–2020) data from National Health Aging Trends Study assess causal using Random Intercept Cross-lagged Panel Model framework. Results We found that next wave, was not wave. Discussion This suggests this sample adults, does reduce exacerbate adults' anxiety.

Language: Английский

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