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Effect of Grandchild Caregiving and the Psychological Well-Being of Middle-Aged and Older Adults in China: The Mediation Effect of Social Participation. 孙辈照顾对中国中老年人心理健康的影响：社会参与的中介作用

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-08-01 DOI: 10.1177/00914150261474006

Yue Hong, Xuanchen Li

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Psychological Well-Being, Activity Satisfaction, and Perceived Social Support Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Intergenerational Participation: An 18-Month Longitudinal Study. 中老年人代际参与的心理健康、活动满意度和感知社会支持：一项为期18个月的纵向研究。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-07-31 DOI: 10.1177/00914150261473978

Yaozong Zhu, Hsiu-Hua Hu, Chen-Ming Chu

{"title":"Psychological Well-Being, Activity Satisfaction, and Perceived Social Support Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Intergenerational Participation: An 18-Month Longitudinal Study.","authors":"Yaozong Zhu, Hsiu-Hua Hu, Chen-Ming Chu","doi":"10.1177/00914150261473978","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261473978","url":null,"abstract":"Using an observational longitudinal design, this study examined psychological well-being, activity satisfaction, and perceived social support among 91 middle-aged and older adults participating in community-based intergenerational activities in Taiwan. Across eight waves over 18 months, psychological well-being was assessed through mental health, subjective happiness, life satisfaction, and loneliness. Unconditional growth models showed no significant average linear change in any outcome, suggesting relative stability at the sample level. However, random-effect estimates indicated meaningful individual differences in initial status and, for some outcomes, rates of change. Activity satisfaction was associated with several well-being indicators, but its explanatory role for change was limited. Perceived social support, disaggregated into within-person fluctuations and between-person mean differences, was consistently associated with better mental health, higher happiness and life satisfaction, and lower loneliness. Findings position intergenerational participation as a relational context in which perceived support may be central to maintaining psychosocial well-being.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261473978"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148649533","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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Positive Aging Attitudes and Social Adaptation Among Chinese Older Adults: Sequential Roles of Social Support and Life Satisfaction. 中国老年人积极老龄化态度与社会适应：社会支持与生活满意度的序贯作用

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-07-30 DOI: 10.1177/00914150261473987

Yang Xin, Wu Xue

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Intergenerational Contact and Ageist Beliefs: Perspective-Taking as a Mediator. 代际接触与年龄歧视信念：换位思考的中介作用。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-07-28 DOI: 10.1177/00914150261467665

Helena L Swanson, Erica A Dewey, Cailee Sheehan

{"title":"Intergenerational Contact and Ageist Beliefs: Perspective-Taking as a Mediator.","authors":"Helena L Swanson, Erica A Dewey, Cailee Sheehan","doi":"10.1177/00914150261467665","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261467665","url":null,"abstract":"Ageism is of increasing concern as the population of older adults increases globally. As such, understanding the influence of intergenerational contact between younger adults and older adults is crucial in reducing ageism. The current study explored intergenerational contact between young adults and older adults and perspective-taking as predictors for young adults' ageist beliefs, utilizing Allport's (1954) contact hypothesis as the theoretical foundation. Participants aged 18-26 (M = 23.07, SD = 2.15) were recruited using Prolific Academic and responded to a quantitative survey including scales related to ageism, intergenerational/intergroup contact, perspective taking, and social desirability via Qualtrics. Results indicated that younger adult's contact with older adults predicted ageist beliefs, with the relationship mediated by the younger adult's ability to take the perspective of the older adult. Findings have implications for revising intergenerational interventions and future research. Furthermore, the study expands the contact hypothesis into the field of aging and ageism and calls attention to the role of perspective-taking in changing younger adult's ageism beliefs.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261467665"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148608750","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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Aging and Financial Literacy: The Interplay of Informal Counselling, Risk Aversion, and Empowerment. 老龄化与金融素养：非正式咨询、风险规避和赋权的相互作用。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-07-27 DOI: 10.1177/00914150261465261

Amjad Islam Amjad, Seema Irshad

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Development of Theory of Mind in Adults Between 18 and 94 Years of Age. 18 - 94岁成人心理理论的发展。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-07-16 DOI: 10.1177/00914150261467661

Ignasi Ivern, Jesús Valero-Garcia, Josep Vila-Rovira, Miquel-Àngel Pellicena, Ledicia Iglesias-Pazo

{"title":"Development of Theory of Mind in Adults Between 18 and 94 Years of Age.","authors":"Ignasi Ivern, Jesús Valero-Garcia, Josep Vila-Rovira, Miquel-Àngel Pellicena, Ledicia Iglesias-Pazo","doi":"10.1177/00914150261467661","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261467661","url":null,"abstract":"Theory of Mind (ToM) refers to the ability to attribute beliefs, emotions, and intentions to oneself and others to predict and interpret behavior. This study examined ToM competence through participants' interpretations of short stories depicting social scenarios that varied in mentalistic content and complexity, including first- and second-order false beliefs, irony, persuasion, and faux pas. The objective was to trace ToM development across adulthood using performance-based measures in 454 neurotypical adults aged 18-94, grouped by decade. Results indicated a moderate decline until approximately age 60, followed by a more pronounced reduction and increased interindividual variability after 70. Factor analysis suggested three components: (1) high-difficulty stories involving complex false beliefs and faux pas; (2) irony-based narratives; and (3) low-difficulty persuasive stories linked to social communication skills. The most substantial age-related differences emerged in the first component. Overall, ToM decline appeared to depend primarily on task difficulty and related cognitive demands.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261467661"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148473404","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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Cognitive Aging Among First-Generation College Graduates and Those With Different Educational Backgrounds. 第一代大学毕业生与不同学历人群的认知衰老

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-07-15 DOI: 10.1177/00914150261467671

Masahiro Toyama, Alexis B Giroski

{"title":"Cognitive Aging Among First-Generation College Graduates and Those With Different Educational Backgrounds.","authors":"Masahiro Toyama, Alexis B Giroski","doi":"10.1177/00914150261467671","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261467671","url":null,"abstract":"The present study addresses cognitive aging for first-generation college graduates (FGCGs) to contribute to the limited literature. The two waves of the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) data (N = 4,068; aged 56 on average) were analyzed with multigroup analyses (across four educational groups) using change-regression models for verbal episodic memory and executive function, controlling for covariates. For both cognitive outcomes, the FGCG and continuing-generation college-graduate (CGCG) groups had higher levels at age 56 on average than the two non-college-graduate groups, whereas the CGCG group had smaller cognitive declines than the FGCG and non-college-graduate groups. Exploratory analyses suggested that physical activity mediated the associations between college graduation and levels of both cognitive outcomes, and income mediated its associations with changes in both outcomes. These findings highlight the potential benefits of college education and provide implications for approaches to supporting first-generation college students and promoting aging adults with different educational backgrounds.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261467671"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148449902","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 Impact of Reported Masculine Behaviors on the Relationship Between Negative Attitudes of Aging and Depression. 男性行为对老年消极态度与抑郁关系的影响。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-07-02 DOI: 10.1177/00914150261456744

Darby Mackenstadt, David Buys, Mary E Dozier, Ty Stafford, Carolyn Adams-Price

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The Relationship Between Neighborhood Environment, Health-Related Behaviors, and Self-Rated Health in Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Japan. 日本社区居住老年人邻里环境、健康相关行为和自评健康之间的关系

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-03 DOI: 10.1177/00914150251401488

Atsuhiro Yano, Ryohei Goto, Ayumi Takayashiki, Sachiko Ozone, Shoji Yokoya, Tetsuhiro Maeno

{"title":"The Relationship Between Neighborhood Environment, Health-Related Behaviors, and Self-Rated Health in Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Japan.","authors":"Atsuhiro Yano, Ryohei Goto, Ayumi Takayashiki, Sachiko Ozone, Shoji Yokoya, Tetsuhiro Maeno","doi":"10.1177/00914150251401488","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150251401488","url":null,"abstract":"This cross-sectional study investigated the influence of neighborhood environments and health-related behaviors on self-rated health among older adults in Kitaibaraki City, Japan. A questionnaire was mailed to 5,000 individuals aged 65-85 years to collect data on demographics, social connections (Lubben Social Network Scale 6), social participation, and frequency of going out. Neighborhood walkability was assessed using Walk Score®. Path analysis with structural equation modeling was used to analyze 1,779 responses to evaluate direct and indirect effects on self-rated health. We found significant indirect effects of social connections on self-rated health via social participation (β = 0.058, p < .01) and frequency of going out (β = 0.051, p < .01). Direct effects of social participation (β = 0.194, p < .01) and frequency of going out (β = 0.194, p < .01) were also significant. Promoting social participation, encouraging outings, and strengthening social connections through community resources are crucial for increasing self-rated health.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"29-46"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145670355","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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Associations Between Comparative Perceptions of Memory Functioning and Broader Social Comparison Tendencies Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults. 中老年人记忆功能的比较知觉与更广泛的社会比较倾向的关系。

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International Journal of Aging & Human Development Pub Date : 2026-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-09 DOI: 10.1177/00914150251401562

Mijin Jeong, Danielle Arigo, Daija Jackson, Gabrielle Salvatore, Jacqueline A Mogle

{"title":"Associations Between Comparative Perceptions of Memory Functioning and Broader Social Comparison Tendencies Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults.","authors":"Mijin Jeong, Danielle Arigo, Daija Jackson, Gabrielle Salvatore, Jacqueline A Mogle","doi":"10.1177/00914150251401562","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150251401562","url":null,"abstract":"This study explored how midlife and older adults' social comparison tendencies are associated with their self-assessment of memory compared to peers. We measured social comparison orientation (SCO), specific types of everyday comparisons (eating behavior and physical activity), and anxiety. Data were collected from 496 adults (249 men; Mage = 58.7) who completed the web-based survey between June and August 2022. Binary logistic regression was used along with a series of models. The findings suggested that older age and better self-rated cognitive functioning were associated with fewer reported memory problems, while higher anxiety was associated with more memory problems. When these variables were controlled, the association between SCO and memory problems, as well as domain-specific comparisons, was no longer significant. Future research should consider the complex mental processes involved in social comparisons and the importance of lateral comparisons, which prompt less intense cognitive and emotional responses.","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"47-66"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145709872","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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