Successful Aging: Definitions and Subjective Assessment According to Older Adults

Ferri, Christine; James, Ilise; Pruchno, Rachel

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“…La literatura revisada evidencia un creciente interés por consensuar el significado del término successful aging (14,15,43,44,47,48,50,52). Concretamente, en Enfermería, Flood (15) facilita una definición desde una perspectiva holística.…”

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Successful aging: un enfoque holístico

2010

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RESUMENIntroducción: el envejecimiento creciente de la sociedad ha promovido que exista un mayor interés por comprender el término successful aging. Objetivo: explorar el tér-mino successful aging desde una perspectiva holística. Método: se llevó a cabo una revisión de la evidencia disponible en las principales bases de datos, utilizando los términos, 'envejecimiento', 'envejecimiento exitoso' y 'enfermería', durante el período 2000-2010. Resultados: en base al análisis de los 14 artículos seleccionados, se han descrito las principales categorías y subcategorías del término successful aging. Conclusiones: se ofrece una posible definición del término successful aging desde una perspectiva holística, teniendo en cuenta la multidimensionalidad, el dinamismo y la operatividad del concepto. Desde esta revisión se plantea la realización de futuros estudios. PALABRAS CLAVEEnvejecimiento, envejecimiento exitoso, enfermería. SUMMARY Introduction: the increasing aging of society has promoted the existence of a greater interest in understanding the term INTRODUCCIÓNEn la actualidad, el envejecimiento de la población constituye un fenómeno social sin precedentes (1). Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), para el año 2025 se prevé un crecimiento considerable de la población de edad avanzada (2). Este fenómeno epidemiológico se caracteriza por el aumento de la esperanza de vida y el descenso de las tasas de natalidad y mortalidad. Asimismo, este hecho se justifica por el avance de las ciencias biomédicas y sociales, la prevención y la promoción de la salud (3).En base a este nuevo enfoque del concepto de salud 1 , definido por la OMS como "un estado de completo bienestar físico, mental y social, y no sólo ausencia de enfermedad" (5), surge a mediados del siglo XX un nuevo paradigma del concepto de envejecimiento, conocido con el término de successful aging 2 (6). Este concepto fue introducido por Rowe y Kahn, en 1987, para identificar un nuevo proceso de envejecimiento distinto del habitual ligado al deterioro progresivo e irreversible de las capacidades funcionales (7). Más adelante, estos mismos autores, en un esfuerzo por aportar una definición 1 Se trata de un enfoque de promoción de la salud en el que se incita a los individuos a comprometerse y a participar con el fin de mejorar su bienestar. Véase la obra "El pensamiento enfermero" (4). 2A lo largo de esta revisión, se empleará el término successful aging con el fin de evitar perder la esencia del concepto.

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“…Este hecho ha propiciado que no exista un consenso en cuanto a la nomenclatura, definición y comprensión del término (9,11,(13)(14). A su vez, como señala Flood (15), ninguna disciplina ha tenido en cuenta la visión holística de la persona -cuerpo y mente-, ni tampoco se ha considerado a la familia como parte integrante de su vida (16).…”

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Successful aging: un enfoque holístico

2010

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“…However, they have also suggested other perceptions that should be added to these criteria (Depp & Jeste, 2006;Ferri, James, & Pruchno, 2009;Tan, Ward, Ziaian, 2011). For example, a qualitative study of older Indian adults in Singapore reported that the population selected health status was the most important factor in influencing successful aging, but religious activities, financial resources, and intergenerational relationships were equally important to them (Nagalingam, 2007).…”

Section: Studies On Successful Agingmentioning

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“…Among those studies, Rowe and Kahn's theory of successful aging has been assessed as one of the best-conceptualized healthy aging theory over the past decade (Chung & Park, 2008;Depp & Jeste, 2006;Ferri, James, & Pruchno, 2009). Rowe and Kahn (1997) defined successful aging as "an avoidance of disease and disability, maintenance of high physical and cognitive functioning, and engagement with social and productive activities" (p. 439).…”

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“…Rowe and Kahn (1997) defined successful aging as "an avoidance of disease and disability, maintenance of high physical and cognitive functioning, and engagement with social and productive activities" (p. 439). If an older adult displayed no or few diseases and health-related disabilities, maintained high physical and cognitive functions, and sustained social and productive activities, that older adult is a "successful ager" applying (Ferri, James, & Pruchno, 2009). Rowe and Kahn's theory has been considered the most representative for defining successful aging, and it has been one of the most influential in the field of gerontology (Depp & Jeste, 2006;Ferri, James, & Pruchno, 2009;Maki, 2005;Nagalingam, 2007;Victor, 2004).…”

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A Qualitative Study for Perceptions Toward Successful Aging Among Older Korean Immigrants in the United States

Lee

2018

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A qualitative study was designed as an attempt to overcome the limitations of previous studies of successful aging, which included biased sample population, ignorance of subjective perception of successful aging, and a restrictive definition. The purpose of this study was to explore older immigrants' perceptions toward successful aging and to indicate the important predictors to determine successful aging. In addition, this study aimed to identify significant factors influencing willingness to become successful agers among older immigrants in the United Sates. The research design was a cross-sectional key informant interview. One hundred and two (N=102) older Koreans in Los Angeles, CA, participated in this study. Interestingly, their children's successful life was one of the heavily influential factors to become a successful ager among them. Implications are directed to social work researchers and practitioners to help educate the ethnic older adults in the community on the social and behavioral importance of the positive aspects of aging such as successful aging and healthy aging to increase the chance of longevity.

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Ageing among Black and non‐Hispanic White older adults: A community‐based system dynamics approach to examining quality of life

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Older adults are living longer in the United States and the proportion of those belonging to minoritized groups is growing. The value and characteristics of quality of life (QoL) at an older age have becoming of central concern to policy makers. To investigate the wicked problem of ageing and QoL, we conducted and compared two group model building workshops in St. Louis City, one with 16 White and another with 10 Black American older adults, age 65 and older. Group model building workshops involve communities in the identification and testing of shared solutions to pressing and complex problems. Findings demonstrated that racial disparities in terms of material and environmental resources represent significant barriers to QoL for both Black and White participants. Results underscore the need to address social determinants of health that impede healthy ageing and damage well‐being and QoL of older adults.

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Successful Aging: Definitions and Subjective Assessment According to Older Adults

Cited by 59 publications

References 15 publications

Successful aging: un enfoque holístico

Successful aging: un enfoque holístico

A Qualitative Study for Perceptions Toward Successful Aging Among Older Korean Immigrants in the United States

Ageing among Black and non‐Hispanic White older adults: A community‐based system dynamics approach to examining quality of life

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