Self-Reported Health Status and Perceptions of Health Across Age Cohorts

Self-Reported Health Status and Perceptions of Health Across Age Cohorts

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Main Author: Trice, Amanda
Language:English
Published: Xavier University / OhioLINK 2016
Subjects:
Psychology
self-reported health
older adults
health perceptions
SF-36
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1459455856
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-xavier14594558562021-08-03T06:35:19Z Self-Reported Health Status and Perceptions of Health Across Age Cohorts Trice, Amanda Psychology self-reported health older adults health perceptions SF-36 As global longevity increases, increased understanding of the construct of health is important to promote successful aging. However, few researchers have investigated differences in people’s ideas of health across the lifespan. The present study directly compared the self-reported health (SRH) and health conceptualizations of 113 college adults (CA; age 18-22) from a Midwestern university versus 112 older adults (OA; age 65 and older) recruited from a university-affiliated continuing education program. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were utilized by asking participants to: (1) rate their subjective and objective health; (2) describe health in a narrative format; and (3) rate the importance of five theoretically derived health domains (physical, functional, attitudinal, behavioral, and spiritual). Results showed that OA rated their health significantly more positively than CA, despite reporting significantly worse physical health and more physical ailments. Additionally, OA reported better mental health status. Contrary to prediction, physical status was not seen as most important by either subgroup; in contrast, psychological aspects of health emerged as central to both groups. Differences emerged as OA placed significantly more importance on daily functional capabilities and spirituality than CA, while CA placed more importance on health-related behaviors. Results indicated that health is a multifaceted construct for both young and older adults but the most salient aspects differ; understanding the key features different age groups associate with health could prove helpful in targeting efforts to promote and improve health. 2016-04-01 English text Xavier University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1459455856 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1459455856 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Psychology
self-reported health
older adults
health perceptions
SF-36
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self-reported health
older adults
health perceptions
SF-36
Trice, Amanda
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