The Older, the Happier?: A Cross-Sectional Study on the “Paradox of Aging” in China

Li, Jia; Lai, Daniel W. L.; Chappell, Neena L.

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“…The entire mediation analysis may shed some light on the comprehension of the functioning of health perception, which is not solely influenced by daily living activity, and physical and cognitive worsening [ 20 , 56 ]. In fact, with advancing age, numerous adjustments (e.g., improved capability to cope with stressful changes, socioemotional selectivity in later life, increased wisdom, enhanced ability for emotional regulation, and complex social decision making) might justify the “paradox of age”, which has been investigated among Western and Eastern societies [ 20 , 56 , 57 , 58 ]. Particularly, motivational and self-regulatory mechanisms might explain the preservation of mental health domain with advancing age [ 58 ].…”

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The Interlink among Age, Functional Fitness, and Perception of Health and Quality of Life: A Mediation Analysis

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Forte

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In aging societies, physical activity may benefit functional fitness influencing the health of older people. The aim of this study was to explore the interrelation between age and perception of health and quality of life, and the mediating effects of functional fitness in older individuals. One hundred and sixty-six late middle-aged (55–64 years, young-old (65–74 years), and old (75–84 years) adults, divided into senior athletes (n = 44), physically active (n = 59), and sedentary individuals (n = 63) were evaluated for functional fitness (flexibility, strength, interlimb coordination, endurance) and physical (Physical Component Summary-PCS) and mental (Mental Component Summary-MCS) health and quality of life perception. Multiple mediation analyses were applied to assess the relationship between age and PCS and MCS indices and the role of functional fitness-related mediators. For MCS only, the mediation analysis showed a positive total and direct effect of age and a negative total indirect effect through mediators. No effects emerged for PCS. Despite a decline in their functional fitness, older individuals were able to maintain a mental health perception, also demonstrating how beneficial effects of physically active lifestyle on functional fitness can positively impact the cognitive-emotional dimension of mental health with advancing age.

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The Interlink among Age, Functional Fitness, and Perception of Health and Quality of Life: A Mediation Analysis

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“…Author's calculation based on China Population Census Yearbook 2020. w/spouse and child refers to living with spouse and child; w/spouse living with spouse (but not child); w/child living with child (but not spouse), solo means solo living (with or without a maid); institution refers to living in an institution. [9,[28][29][30][31], social security [32][33][34][35], and happiness and life satisfaction [8,10,[36][37][38][39].…”

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China's aging population: A review of living arrangement, intergenerational support, and wellbeing

Zhao

2023

Health Care Science

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China's rapid population aging and remarkable family‐level changes have raised concerns about the weakening of its family‐based elderly care. The last decade indeed has seen a clear departure from multigenerational living to alternative living arrangements such as living with spouse only and solo living. However, ample evidence suggests that Chinese families have demonstrated considerable resilience amidst profound sociodemographic changes. This review article highlights the importance of government–society cooperation in meeting the social challenges of population aging. A key factor is the persistient filial piety norms, which enable children living far or close, migrant or nonmigrant, to rearrange financial, instrumental, and emotional support to aging parents. Equally important is the step‐in of the government to share elderly care responsibilities, provide support through deepening pension and healthcare reforms, and implement the active and healthy aging agenda. How the two factors play out over the next decade and beyond will have profound implications on the living arrangement, intergenerational support, and wellbeing of older adults in China.

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“…In the context of global aging, society is becoming more concerned about the well-being of older adults (6). The gap caused by the essential difference between urban and rural older adult care makes the subjective well-being research of the rural older adult population have practical significance and deserve people's attention (7,8). However, most studies on subjective well-being in older people do not focus on rural areas (9), and the well-being of rural older adults has received relatively little attention.…”

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Exploring non-linear effects of walking accessibility on well-being in rural older adults of Jintang County: a random forest analysis

Li,

Peng

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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ObjectiveThe global concern surrounding the aging population has brought the well-being of older individuals to the forefront of societal attention. Unfortunately, studies focusing on the well-being of older people residing in rural areas are frequently overshadowed by the developmental disparities between rural and urban regions. Thus, this study aims to delve into the non-linear impact of walking accessibility on the subjective well-being of rural older adults. The goal is to gain a comprehensive understanding of this relationship, ultimately contributing to an improved quality of life and health for older adults in rural areas.MethodsIn this study, the Random Forest algorithm was employed to explore the non-linear effects of demographic variables, perceived safety, subjective built environment (including perceptions and preferences of the built environment), and walking accessibility on the subjective well-being of older adults.ResultsThe findings of this study underscore the pivotal role of walking accessibility in influencing the well-being of older adults, particularly in terms of access to bazaars and health centers, where non-linear and threshold effects are evident. Furthermore, community safety, road conditions, and walking preferences were identified as positive influencers on the well-being of older adults. Well-being trends varied with age, revealing noteworthy non-linear relationships for certain variables.ConclusionThe insights gained from this study provide crucial theoretical guidance for the development of policies tailored to the unique context of rural aging. By taking into account factors such as walking accessibility, community safety, health support, and social interaction, we can create an improved living environment for rural older adults, ultimately enhancing their happiness and overall quality of life.

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The Older, the Happier?: A Cross-Sectional Study on the “Paradox of Aging” in China

Cited by 10 publications

References 67 publications

The Interlink among Age, Functional Fitness, and Perception of Health and Quality of Life: A Mediation Analysis

The Interlink among Age, Functional Fitness, and Perception of Health and Quality of Life: A Mediation Analysis

China's aging population: A review of living arrangement, intergenerational support, and wellbeing

Exploring non-linear effects of walking accessibility on well-being in rural older adults of Jintang County: a random forest analysis

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