Behavioral correlates of anxiety in well-functioning older adults

Losada, Andrés; Márquez‐González, María; Pachana, Nancy A.; Wetherell, Julie Loebach; Fernáñdez-Fernández, Virginia; Nogales-González, Celia; Ruiz, Miguel Á.

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“…The standard deviations for the random slopes were 1.04, 1.18, and 1.49, respectively. other hand, when taking into account all of the confinement time, it seems that age as a predictor variable becomes more important, as pointed out by other studies (8,30). Young students may have initially suffered more depressive symptoms, as their lives were more affected when their daily routines were abruptly interrupted.…”

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“…Therefore, engagement in EA may prevent some older adults from seeking help for their mental and physical health problems. Losada et al. (2015) also demonstrated a significant, positive relationship between anxiety symptomatology and EA in older adults.…”

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Anxiety Sensitivity, Experiential Avoidance, and Mindfulness Among Younger and Older Adults

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Int J Aging Hum Dev

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In this cross-sectional study, we examined age-related differences in anxiety sensitivity (AS), experiential avoidance (EA), and mindfulness among younger adult students (N=426; M age=20.1 years) and community-dwelling older adults (N=85; M age=71.8 years). Participants anonymously completed the Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3, Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Skills, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Geriatric Anxiety Scale, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Independent t tests indicated that younger adults reported significantly higher levels of AS and EA, whereas older adults reported significantly higher levels of trait mindfulness. Correlational analyses demonstrated that AS and EA were significantly associated with each other and with anxiety-related symptoms. However, trait mindfulness was significantly inversely related to AS, EA, and to trait and state anxiety. To date, these three factors have yet to be examined simultaneously within the context of age differences, and the present study illuminates these differences as well as their relationships. AS, EA, and low mindfulness appear to be significant correlates for anxiety-related symptoms in younger and older adults.

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“…It is hard to discern whether loneliness is the cause or consequence of these psychological characteristics since hardly any longitudinal research has explored that question. Losada et al (2012, 2015) as well as Cohen-Mansfield & Parpura-Gill (2007) reported that loneliness and mental health are connected.…”

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Loneliness, Sociodemographic and Mental Health Variables in Spanish Adults over 65 Years Old

2017

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Loneliness is a risk factor for morbidity as well as mortality. Older people are more vulnerable to feeling alone due to age-associated changes and losses they might experience. This study aimed to analyze sociodemographic, psychosocial, and mental health variables related to loneliness in the elderly. A random sample of 419 people over 65 years old from the Community of Madrid was used. The UCLA Loneliness Scale, the CIDI65+ Diagnostic Interview, and the WHOQOL-BREF Quality of Life Measure were administered. A regression p model was estimated to identify the variables that best predict loneliness associated with old age. Loneliness-associated variables included living alone t(161.41) = 2.07; p < .040, marital status F(5, 404) = 4.52; p < .001, frequency of economic problems F(1, 408 ) = 4.86; p < .028, quality of life F(4, 405) = 7.36; p < .001, satisfaction with life F(4, 405) = 3.80; p < .005, satisfaction with social relationships F(4, 405) = 19.50; p < .001, presence of a mental disorder (t(98.70) = 2.92; p < .004), and having an anxiety disorder (t(51.11) = 2.19; p < .033). The results presented in this paper highlight some predictors of loneliness in older people that could be useful in intervention, to minimize harmful conditions that can lead to loneliness in people over 65.

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Behavioral correlates of anxiety in well-functioning older adults

Abstract: Anxiety in older adults is not only linked to poor health, but also to dysfunctional social behavior, loneliness, boredom and experiential avoidance. Maladaptive profiles of older adults with regard to these variables have been identified.

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Mental Health Consequences of the Coronavirus 2020 Pandemic (COVID-19) in Spain. A Longitudinal Study

Mental Health Consequences of the Coronavirus 2020 Pandemic (COVID-19) in Spain. A Longitudinal Study

Anxiety Sensitivity, Experiential Avoidance, and Mindfulness Among Younger and Older Adults

Loneliness, Sociodemographic and Mental Health Variables in Spanish Adults over 65 Years Old

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