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{"title":"Narratives of Aging and the Care Home in South Africa: Insights from Antjie Krog's Blood's Inner Rhyme (2025).","authors":"Oscar Ortega Montero","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09604-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10823-026-09604-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aging provides a chronicle of experiences and an opportunity to elaborate on the meaning of life and its course. In Blood's Inner Rhyme (2025), Krog walks the readers through the realities of aging and sheds light on the emotional realm of it, showcasing the interplay between human relations, solitude, and the cumulative impact of the past in the care home. I examine these issues in the context of dementia, approaching the memories that impacted on Krog's ability to navigate Serfontein's characterization in later life. My analysis also includes an overview of their lives as a way of constructing meaning out of the patterns that we individuals perceive with the passage of time. Additionally, I seek to prove that humanities-based inquiries are instrumental in exploring the complexities of aging, identity and personal realization that emerge in the care home, thus reflecting on the whimsical nature of memory. To this end, I utilize the theoretical frameworks of life writing, aging studies and medical humanities.</p>","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13687139/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149239931","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"'I Do Not Want to Depend Too Much on My Children': Motivations and Challenges for Intergenerational Co-Residence Among Older Adults in Indonesia.","authors":"Lathifah Hanum, Peter Newcombe, Fivi Nurwianti, Theresa Scott","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09602-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10823-026-09602-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Indonesia, intergenerational co-residence in later life is widely regarded as a normative arrangement, yet older adults' own motivations for and reservations about living with their adult children remain underexamined. This study explored how older Indonesian adults perceive co-residence with their adult children and what considerations shape their preferences. Using a vignette-based qualitative design, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 older adults (aged 60 to 78) who were themselves living in multigenerational households. Data were analysed using a hybrid inductive-deductive thematic analysis. When responding to the vignette, most participants (13 of 20) expressed a preference against prioritising co-residence, despite all currently living with an adult child. A recurring motivation was their wish not to become a burden on their children and to preserve their independence. Five factors shaped these perspectives: financial circumstances, relationship quality, filial responsibility, health-related housing suitability, and marital status. By showing that older adults embedded in a strongly pro-co-residence culture nonetheless voice reservations about it and prioritise not becoming a burden on their children, this study challenges the assumption that normative co-residence reflects older adults' own preferences and suggests that concerns about autonomy and dependency shape later-life living arrangements beyond individualistic Western settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13631024/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149116386","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Futures-Oriented Directions in Sustainable Design for Senior Housing: A Scientometric Analysis of Research on Energy Load Reduction and Occupant Comfort (1980-2025).","authors":"Milad Olfat, Amir Hossein Shirdel, Faezeh Asadpour, Saeed Haghnia","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09600-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10823-026-09600-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In light of the accelerating global trend of population ageing and the pressing need to reduce energy loads within the building sector, the design of housing for older adults from a sustainability perspective has emerged as a significant interdisciplinary challenge. However, existing literature has not systematically integrated two critical domains: the physiological and psychological needs of older adults and the architectural approaches that can effectively reduce energy consumption. This study aims to identify conceptual gaps and map the intellectual structure of this field through a scientometric analysis of 646 English-language documents (1980-2025) retrieved from Scopus and Web of Science and merged into a single deduplicated corpus. Utilizing Bibliometrix and VOSviewer, we examined co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence patterns, and factor analyses. Findings indicate that terms relating to health and the built environment, to housing and energy, and to social and cultural context, occupy distinct and weakly connected regions of the corpus, bridged by comparatively few terms. Annual output was minimal before 2000 and rose steadily from the mid-2000s to its highest observed level of 66 publications in 2025. The principal clusters center on health and care, housing and energy efficiency, sustainability and urban policy, and ageing in place. Although the field has experienced rapid growth, interdisciplinary collaboration among architecture, energy systems engineering, and the social sciences remains limited. Within this corpus, terms concerning thermal comfort requirements for older adults and those concerning, low-energy architectural approaches are weakly connected, indicating where integrative frameworks remain sparse rather than establishing that none exist. By identifying this pattern, and the limited connections among these thematic clusters and author networks, the present research indicates directions for architectural approaches that are not only sustainable and energy-efficient but also equitable, human-centered, and genuinely responsive to the needs of ageing populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149076340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Socioeconomic Inequalities in the Use of Dental Services According to Ethnicity Among Older Peruvian Adults.","authors":"Yuri Freddy Curo-Valdivia, Andrés A Agudelo-Suárez","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09601-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10823-026-09601-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the socioeconomic inequalities in the use of dental services among older Peruvian adults according to ethnicity. Oral health issues are prevalent among older populations, with a significant burden in Peru. The study uses data from the Peruvian Demographic and Family Health Survey from 2017 to 2023, focusing on adults aged 60 and older. The analysis reveals that older White/Mestizo individuals have higher dental service utilization compared to other ethnic groups, such as Quechua/Aymara and Afro-Peruvian populations. The research examines the impact of variables such as education, wealth, geographic location, and health insurance on access to dental care, employing statistical methods like the Rao-Scott chi-square test and the Concentration Index to assess inequalities. The results show socioeconomic inequalities in dental service utilization, with utilization concentrated among wealthier groups and lower levels of use observed in some ethnic groups, especially those from rural areas and with lower educational attainment. The findings underscore the need for targeted health policies and interventions to reduce these inequalities and ensure equitable access to dental care for all ethnic groups in Peru.</p>","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149026247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Late-Life Migration to Israel as an Ambivalent Process: Identity, Belonging, and Adaptation Among Older French Immigrants in Israel.","authors":"Julia Adad, Ahuva Even-Zohar","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09599-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10823-026-09599-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Migration in later life is a growing global phenomenon, raising important questions about identity, belonging, and adaptation in old age. This study explores the experiences of older adults from France who migrated to Israel (i.e. undertaking Aliyah) after the age of 65, focusing on how they make sense of this transition within the context of ageing. Using an interpretative phenomenological approach, this qualitative study draws on in-depth interviews with twelve participants in Israel (ten women and two men aged 70 and older). Rather than treating motivations, challenges, and well-being as separate domains, the analysis examines migration as a complex meaning-making process shaped by the intersection of life-course trajectories, family relationships, and cultural identity. The findings reveal an ambivalent dynamic at the core of later-life Aliyah. While migration involved substantial disruption to familiar social worlds, participants consistently interpreted it as the fulfilment of a lifelong identity project centred on family, Jewish identity, and belonging. Although they experienced persistent linguistic, social, and institutional challenges, these did not diminish their strong sense of attachment to Israel. Instead, the findings suggest that emotional belonging and everyday integration may follow different trajectories in later life, contributing to a more nuanced understanding of identity return among older immigrants. This study contributes to the literature on ageing and migration by offering a nuanced understanding of late-life mobility as a process of identity negotiation rather than simple adaptation (or its absence). It also provides insights for policymakers and practitioners supporting older immigrants, emphasizing the need to address both structural barriers and the importance of continuity, belonging, and meaningful relationships in later life.</p>","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13570816/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148957031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gender and Health Disparities in Psychological Distress among Indian Older Adults: A Post-COVID Analysis.","authors":"Akanksha Bharti, Das Ambika Bharti","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09597-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10823-026-09597-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chronic illness has long been a major source of psychological distress among older adults. While the relationship between gender dynamics, health status, and psychological distress has been extensively studied in developed countries, there is limited research on this issue in developing countries like India. This cross-sectional analytical study aims to fill this research gap by providing empirical evidence on the psychological distress experienced by Indian older adults in the post-COVID-19 era. A 2(Gender: male and female) x 2(Health status: healthy and chronic-illness), i.e., 2 × 2 between-subject design (two- way ANOVA) was formed. A stratified random sampling technique was used to draw the sample from Bihar, India. A self-administered questionnaire, the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), is used to screen and identify psychological distress. Collected data were handled and analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS-25). The ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association and the Declaration of Helsinki were followed throughout. The hypotheses were tested using descriptive and inferential statistics. 136 out of 200 (68%) older adults were screened as having psychological distress. F-ratio was found to be significant for gender (F [1], [132]) = [14.90]; [health], F ([1], [132] = [55.73]; and an interaction between [gender] and [health status], F ([1], [132] = [14.45]. These findings underscore the critical importance of geriatric psychiatry in India, particularly for women with chronic illnesses. There is a need for short-term intervention programs or policies addressing the mental health of older adults in general.</p>","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148921301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Connecting Generations in the Digital Age: A Sentiment Analysis of Affective Bonds Between Senior Influencers and Young Audiences on a Chinese Danmaku Video Site.","authors":"Yalun Wei, Keyu Zhang, Tianli Liu, Yong Hu","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09598-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10823-026-09598-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines parasocial interactions (PSI) between Senior Digital Influencers (SDIs) and young audiences on the Chinese danmaku platform Bilibili. Through sentiment and content analysis of 20,728 danmaku comments, we identify key characteristics of these cross-generational PSIs. The interactions are nonlinear, bidirectional, and dominated by positive sentiments such as praise and respect. The behavioral dimension is primarily characterized by expressions of presence and companionship. The analysis reveals that danmaku technology, through its pseudo-synchronicity and anonymity, facilitates collective emotional expression and co-creates a shared viewing experience. This supports a shift from traditional one-sided PSI toward more reciprocal, co-creative engagement. The findings extend PSI theory into intergenerational digital communication. They demonstrate how platform affordances can structure positive, non-age-centric social spaces online.</p>","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13553712/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148913987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Aging Resources and Vulnerability Across Targets: Self-Other Profiles in Israeli and Japanese Assisted-Living Residents.","authors":"Ehud Bodner, Sara Cohen-Fridel, Klaus Rothermund, Maria Clara de Paula Couto, Yasuko Ishimoto, Ryota Sakamoto, Michiko Fujisawa, Kiichi Hirayama, Tamar Gitlitz, Arie Rotshtein, Hadas Kushelevich, Taizo Wada","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09595-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10823-026-09595-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Views on aging (VoA) are multidimensional: they may differ by target (the aging self vs. older adults in general) and by evaluative content (resources vs. vulnerability). However, little is known about how these facets are configured across cultural contexts, or whether other-directed VoA are linked differently to personal self-views in different countries. In a cross-sectional two-country comparison, we analyzed 390 assisted-living records from Japan (n = 203) and Israel (n = 187), using brief, parallel VoA measures together with measures of independence, interdependence, and background characteristics. Japanese participants reported higher interdependence than Israeli participants, whereas independence, which was examined non-directionally, did not differ significantly. Country differences in VoA were profile-specific rather than uniform: Israeli participants scored higher on Self-Resources, Other-Resources, and Other-Vulnerability, whereas Self-Vulnerability did not differ between countries. The raw Other-Resources-Self-Resources correlation was significantly stronger in Japan than in Israel, and the focused adjusted moderation model likewise indicated a steeper association in Japan. Because the design was cross-sectional and several brief scales showed modest reliability, the findings can only indicate country-level patterning and associations rather than demonstrate a cultural mechanism. The results support treating VoA as a target- and content-specific profile rather than as a single evaluative score.</p>","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13553673/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148913929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Wise Aging as Public Recognition in Türkiye: Civic-embedded Wisdom as a Cultural Recognition Pathway.","authors":"Osman Nejat Akfirat, İrem Demi̇röz Türkoğlu","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09596-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10823-026-09596-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines wise aging as public recognition in Türkiye and develops Civic-Embedded Wisdom (CEW) as a cultural recognition pathway. Drawing on six published life narratives of publicly recognized figures (three women, three men), including biographies and river interviews (nehir söyleşi), we conducted document-based biographical analysis using theory-driven qualitative content analysis and reflexive thematic synthesis. The narratives showed convergence with cognitive, socio-emotional, and reflective/metacognitive dimensions of wisdom, including pragmatic problem-solving, compassion enacted in relational and institutional settings, and meaning-making in the face of adversity, aging, and mortality. Beyond these shared dimensions, four culturally salient markers shaped how \"wise lives\" were narrated and validated: sustained civic service, republican/modernizing ideals and public reason, equality and human dignity, and cultural preservation through intellectual stewardship. We conceptualize these markers as CEW, understood not as a necessary component of inner wisdom capacity but as a culturally patterned route through which wisdom becomes publicly legible and socially authorized. The findings suggest that cultures may differ not only in the traits labeled wise but also in the social arenas where wisdom is expected to be enacted and recognized, particularly in later life when evaluation often turns toward legacy, contribution, and intergenerational significance. Implications are discussed for cross-cultural wisdom research and gerontological practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148841185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Filial Responsibility Toward Older Parents: A Systematic Review of the Tools Used.","authors":"Leila Tagharrobi, Zahra Tagharrobi, Nasibeh Zanjari, Ali Khaji, Yadollah Abolfathi Momtaz, Ahmad Delbari","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09582-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10823-026-09582-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Understanding filial responsibility toward older parents enhances the quality of communication between adult children and their older parents, improves the psychological well-being of the children, elevates the level of care provided to the older adults, and helps prevent their institutionalization. Various tools have been designed, albeit in a fragmented manner, to assess filial responsibility. The researchers conducted this study with the aim of examining and introducing existing tools regarding filial responsibility towards older parents. The study was carried out as a systematic review conducted according to the PRISMA-COSMIN for OMIs 2024 guidelines. Studies on filial responsibility were searched across international databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, and the search engine Google Scholar, using relevant keywords without time or language restrictions. Based on the study's objective, the tools used to assess filial responsibility in various studies were extracted, and their content, structure, target groups, and psychometric properties were analyzed and compared. A total of 24 tools were identified and among them, those developed by Shi & Wang (2019), Fu et al. (2020), Hanfei et al. (2020), and Wang et al. (2023) appeared to be more comprehensive. This is due to their use of factor analysis methods, criterion validity, convergent and divergent validity, and various approaches for examining internal consistency in the psychometric evaluation process. Additionally, these tools stand out for their recency, appropriate sample sizes, and the use of qualitative interview-based approaches in their design. The use of appropriate tools for assessing filial responsibility plays a critical role in accurately identifying the current situation and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving filial responsibility. Researchers should select the appropriate tool based on the objectives and context of their studies, and undertake the necessary steps for translation, cultural adaptation, and validation. Where a precise assessment is required, a hybrid approach may be preferable, and researchers should consider designing and validating a practical tool suited to the economic, social, and cultural conditions of each country.</p>","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148833451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}