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The Association Between Close Relationships and Happiness Among Older Adults. 老年人亲密关系与幸福感之间的关系。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-02 DOI: 10.1177/00914150251352197

Elnaz Abaei, Peter Martin

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Longitudinal Analysis of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Older Adults Participating in a Park-Based Fitness Program. 参加公园健身计划的老年人心血管危险因素的纵向分析。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-17 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241301014

Tang Li, Carl F Pieper, Jane Frances Pendergast, Eric Hansen, Maria I Nardi, Emily M D'Agostino

{"title":"Longitudinal Analysis of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Older Adults Participating in a Park-Based Fitness Program.","authors":"Tang Li, Carl F Pieper, Jane Frances Pendergast, Eric Hansen, Maria I Nardi, Emily M D'Agostino","doi":"10.1177/00914150241301014","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150241301014","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, particularly among older adults. We examined changes in cardiovascular risk factors among older adults in a community-based fitness program in Miami-Dade County, FL. Methods: We used repeated measures linear mixed models to examine participants' cardiovascular risk factor changes over 28 months. Outcomes (body mass index, blood pressure, pulse, arm/leg strength, and mobility) were modeled accounting for park, individual, time, and sociodemographic factors (2017-2019). Results: The study included 210 participants (mean age 71 years; 86% female; 52% Hispanic, 38% non-Hispanic Black). Participation was positively associated with reductions in cardiovascular risk, including improvements in systolic and diastolic blood pressure (-0.83 and -0.39 mmHg, respectively), mobility (-0.07 s) and arm strength (0.5 arm curls). Differences were observed in arm curls across sex and pulse across poverty areas. Conclusion: Participating in a park-based fitness program was associated with improved older adults' cardiovascular health.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"135-149"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143014080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Social Isolation and Depressive Symptoms of Older Chinese Immigrants: The Mediating Effect of Activity Engagement. 中国老年移民的社会隔离与抑郁症状：活动参与的中介效应》。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-20 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241297414

Ke Li, Fengyan Tang, Soonhyung Kwon, Yanping Jiang

{"title":"Social Isolation and Depressive Symptoms of Older Chinese Immigrants: The Mediating Effect of Activity Engagement.","authors":"Ke Li, Fengyan Tang, Soonhyung Kwon, Yanping Jiang","doi":"10.1177/00914150241297414","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150241297414","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: This study aimed to examine the differential impacts of two forms of social isolation on depressive symptoms and investigate the mediating role of activity engagement among older Chinese immigrants. Methods: Data were from four waves of the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago Study (PINE) (N = 2,075). Social disconnectedness was measured by social network size and range, living arrangement, and marital status. Perceived isolation was measured by loneliness and lack of social support. Activity engagement was assessed by engagement with various social and cognitive activities. Results: The latent growth curve models indicated that social disconnectedness and perceived isolation were associated with a higher initial level of depressive symptoms. However, perceived isolation predicted a faster decline in depressive symptoms. Activity engagement had significant mediating effects on the relationships. Discussion: Efforts should focus on reducing social isolation and providing opportunities for activity engagement to mitigate depression among older Chinese immigrants.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"22-41"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142677158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Affective Aspects of Religiousness and 6-Year Course of Depressive Symptoms in Aged Dutch Citizens. 老年荷兰人的宗教情感与抑郁症状的六年历程

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-25 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241297575

Arjan W Braam, Joke C van Nieuw Amerongen-Meeuse, Tjalling J Holwerda, Hanneke Schaap-Jonker, Dorly J H Deeg, Aartjan T F Beekman, Martijn Huisman

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Grandparenting: Impact on Physical Activity, Dietary Habits, and Quality of Life. 祖父母：对体育活动、饮食习惯和生活质量的影响。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-20 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241297577

Venetia Notara, Georgia Kelekian, Stamatia Kokkou, Pelagia Soultatou, Dimitrios Laggas, Anastasia Barbouni, Areti Lagiou, Evanthia Sakellari

{"title":"Grandparenting: Impact on Physical Activity, Dietary Habits, and Quality of Life.","authors":"Venetia Notara, Georgia Kelekian, Stamatia Kokkou, Pelagia Soultatou, Dimitrios Laggas, Anastasia Barbouni, Areti Lagiou, Evanthia Sakellari","doi":"10.1177/00914150241297577","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150241297577","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Informal childcare supply may have a double-edged effect on grandparents' health and quality of life, as different aspects of it may exceed or subceed the capacity of the older persons, in various ways. This study aimed to assess the effect of grandparenting on physical activity, nutrition, and quality of life of older people. Methods: The study involved 152 grandparents ≥65 years old (69.2 ± 4.5 years). Data were collected by a self-reported questionnaire consisting of four sections: (a) sociodemographic profile, (b) physical activity assessment (IPAQ), (c) compliance with the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet score), and (d) quality of life assessment (WHOQOL-BREF). Results: Significant correlations were found concerning the care of grandchildren with physical activity, eating habits, and quality of life of older adults. The most notable results of regression analysis, regarding grandparenting effect, were the number of grandchildren being taken care of, which had a statistically significant negative effect on dietary habits, physical activity and quality of life, and being the only caregivers, which was positively associated with dietary habits, but negatively with the two other outcomes (all p < .01). Conclusion: The results showed that different aspects of informal childcare had statistically significant effects on dietary habits, physical activity, and overall quality of life in older people.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"65-81"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142677082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Situations of Vulnerability, Life Satisfaction, and Social Support of Older Women and Men: Results From the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA). 老年女性和男性的脆弱性、生活满意度和社会支持：来自加拿大老龄化纵向研究的结果（里昂证券）。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-10 DOI: 10.1177/00914150251317453

Mélanie Levasseur, Daniel Naud, Volker Cihlar, Frank Micheel, Andreas Mergenthaler, Lise Trottier

{"title":"Situations of Vulnerability, Life Satisfaction, and Social Support of Older Women and Men: Results From the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA).","authors":"Mélanie Levasseur, Daniel Naud, Volker Cihlar, Frank Micheel, Andreas Mergenthaler, Lise Trottier","doi":"10.1177/00914150251317453","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150251317453","url":null,"abstract":"Situations of vulnerability are associated with reduced life satisfaction. Although social support moderates the influence of situations of vulnerability, little is known about their associations. This study aimed to document situations of vulnerability and examine their association with life satisfaction among older adults, and the moderating effect of social support. Secondary analyses of cross-sectional data (n = 21,491; 73.4 ± 0.04) from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, stratified by sex. Confirmatory factor analysis identified a vulnerability variable from physiological, psychological, socioeconomic and social indicators. Regression models examined the associations. For both sexes, depressive symptoms, chronic conditions and insufficient income best explained vulnerability, followed by dependence in basic activities of daily living, less social participation and living with fewer people. Vulnerability was associated with lower life satisfaction, and social support acted as a buffer against vulnerability. The buffering effect of social support reinforces recommendations concerning policies and interventions designed to increase networks.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"106-130"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143392310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Parental Style, Grandchild Problematic Behaviors, and Parental Role Demands Among Grandparent Caregivers. 祖父母照顾者的父母风格、孙辈问题行为与父母角色需求。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-28 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241313312

Bert Hayslip, Julian Montoro Rodriguez, Janelle Fassi

{"title":"Parental Style, Grandchild Problematic Behaviors, and Parental Role Demands Among Grandparent Caregivers.","authors":"Bert Hayslip, Julian Montoro Rodriguez, Janelle Fassi","doi":"10.1177/00914150241313312","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150241313312","url":null,"abstract":"The present study evaluates the impact of grandchild distress on parental competence as mediated by Baumrind's parental styles in a sample of 238 custodial grandparents (M age = 58.06). AMOS structural equation findings yielded a model which indicated that both the Laissez-Faire and Authoritarian styles each predicted role stress and/or parental efficacy. Laissez-Faire's mediating role was defined by its link to the grandparent age-internalizing/externalizing behaviors relationship in predicting parental efficacy (beta = -.54, p < .05) and parental role stress (beta = .36, p < .05). The Authoritarian style's mediating role was driven by child externalizing behaviors (beta = .22, p < .05), where Authoritarian styles in turn predicted (beta = .21, p < .05) parental efficacy. The Authoritative style did not emerge as mediational in nature. These findings illuminate the role of parental styles as explanatory factors in understanding the parental challenges that grandparents face in raising their grandchildren.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"82-105"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143053623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Effects of Age and Cultural Differences on the Relationship Between Aging Anxiety and Ageism: Focusing on Social Identity Theory. 年龄和文化差异对老龄焦虑与老龄歧视之间关系的影响：关注社会认同理论。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-13 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241297521

Akari Kikuchi, Peter Martin, Yasuyuki Gondo

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Navigating Perceived Employment Barriers: Sociodemographic Influences and Life Satisfaction Among Older Adults. 克服就业障碍：社会人口影响因素与老年人的生活满意度。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-25 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241297371

Chang Hyun Seo, Kathy Lee, Vivian J Miller, HeeSoon Lee, Cristina Rodriguez

{"title":"Navigating Perceived Employment Barriers: Sociodemographic Influences and Life Satisfaction Among Older Adults.","authors":"Chang Hyun Seo, Kathy Lee, Vivian J Miller, HeeSoon Lee, Cristina Rodriguez","doi":"10.1177/00914150241297371","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150241297371","url":null,"abstract":"This study delves into the complex challenges surrounding the employment of older adults, investigating perceived barriers and their interaction with sociodemographic variables and life satisfaction. Utilizing data from 153 older adults and employing a cross-sectional design and multivariate analysis of covariance, the study uncovers significant associations between gender, age, race, and perceived barriers. Female, older, and racially diverse individuals report higher perceived employment barriers, indicating disparities influenced by sociodemographic factors. Gender and race interactions on these barriers are substantial, with life satisfaction emerging as a significant covariate affecting perceived employment barriers. These findings stress the importance of targeted interventions and policy reforms to address systemic inequalities and promote age-inclusive practices. By embracing diversity, fostering inclusivity, and championing age-friendly policies, stakeholders can create a more equitable labor market, empowering older adults to contribute meaningfully to society.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"468-497"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Perceived Age Discrimination has Different Effects on Japanese People's Wellbeing Based on Age Groups. 感知到的年龄歧视对不同年龄段日本人的幸福感有不同影响。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-13 DOI: 10.1177/00914150241297395

Hidehiro Sugisawa, Ken Harada, Yoko Sugihara, Shizuko Yanagisawa, Masaya Shinmei, Hiromi Kitajima

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