Trang Thu Nguyen, Minh Thanh Bui, Thuy Bich Luong, Hien Thu Le
{"title":"Psychometric Evaluation of the Dementia Stigma Measure with Vietnamese Adults: An Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis Approach.","authors":"Trang Thu Nguyen, Minh Thanh Bui, Thuy Bich Luong, Hien Thu Le","doi":"10.1177/00914150251401493","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150251401493","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesThis study aims to conduct a psychometric evaluation of the Dementia Stigma Measure (DSM) with Vietnamese adults in two different studies.MethodsIn Study 1, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) of the original 11-item scale was conducted on a sample of 325 Vietnamese community-dwelling adults in a Northern area. In Study 2 with 407 adults living in Southern Vietnam, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted using structural equation modeling to test the validity and reliability of the modified DSM with retained factors and items found in Study 1.ResultsThe EFA results in Study 1 suggested five retained items loaded on one factor. The CFA with another sample with close demographic characteristics but in a different region of Vietnam showed good model fit indices.ConclusionsBoth studies supported the one-factor structure of the modified five-item DSM, a valid and reliable brief measure of public stigma for Vietnamese community dwellers.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"97-113"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145828533","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}
{"title":"Early-Life Famine Exposure, Financial Literacy, and Retirement Planning: Evidence from China.","authors":"Haopeng Sun, Yuanhua Xu","doi":"10.1177/00914150251401492","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150251401492","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper documents the early-source determinants of retirement planning and financial literacy in China. Taking the 1959-1961 China Famine as a natural experiment, it compares the probability of retirement planning and the level of finance literacy in 2014 for the famine-affected cohorts (1953-1961) with those non-affected cohorts (1962-1963) born in provinces with varying famine severity. Taking advantage of a newly added module in 2014 China Family Panel Studies to construct a measure of financial literacy, this paper finds that nutritional deprivation in utero and during early childhood negatively affects financial literacy in older age. As a result of lower financial literacy, these individuals also report lower likelihoods of retirement planning. Further investigations suggest that impairments of cognitive ability are a likely channel through which famine impacts financial literacy and retirement planning, consistent with the notion that the cost of developing a retirement savings plan is higher for cognitively disadvantaged individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"3-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145764075","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}
Marwa Ibrahim Mahfouz Khalil, Reem Said Shaala, Mayar Elnakeeb, Enas Fouad Sayed Mousa, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Souheil Hallit
{"title":"Psychometric Evaluation of an Arabic Language Version of the Short Form of Preferences for Routines Scale in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.","authors":"Marwa Ibrahim Mahfouz Khalil, Reem Said Shaala, Mayar Elnakeeb, Enas Fouad Sayed Mousa, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Souheil Hallit","doi":"10.1177/00914150261446958","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150261446958","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundPreferences for routines (PR) are crucial for structuring the daily lives of older adults. This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Arabic translation of the PR Scale-Short Form (PRS-S).MethodThis study involved 539 older Arabic-speaking adults residing in the Egyptian community.ResultsCFA indicated that fit of the one-factor model of the Arabic PRS-S was poor at first; after adding a correlation between residuals of items 1 and 2 because of high modification index, the fit indices became excellent. Reliability was borderline acceptable (α = .69), approaching the conventional threshold of .70. Measurement consistency was established across males and females. PRS-S scores showed significant correlations with resilience and quality of life scores.ConclusionFindings support the overall validity and acceptable reliability of the Arabic PRS-S, although internal consistency fell slightly below the conventional .70 cutoff. The new measure could enhance the understanding of the prevalence and features of PR among Arabic-speaking older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"114-129"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147822298","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}
{"title":"Enhancing Awareness of Elderly Patients' Rights in Israeli Geriatric Care.","authors":"Keren Semyonov-Tal, Eldad Davidov","doi":"10.1177/00914150261445638","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150261445638","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveThis paper examines how government health guidelines for geriatric hospitals promote staff awareness of patient rights and establish mechanisms to enhance awareness within the healthcare system.MethodUsing reflexive thematic analysis of 147 Israeli Ministry of Health regulations from 2007 to 2025 governing geriatric hospitals in Israel, this study examines the regulatory framework through which Israeli geriatric hospital policies raise awareness of medical, legal, and ethical rights.ResultsThe analysis reveals three key themes: tools for raising awareness, prioritized areas for awareness, and the main learning groups focused on rights, including patients, their families, and staff.DiscussionThe study underscores the need for a thorough, multifaceted approach to raising awareness. It underscores the importance of continuous education and support for healthcare professionals. The regulations establish mechanisms intended to raise awareness of rights; however, the extent to which these mechanisms achieve awareness in practice remains an area for future inquiry.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"67-96"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844366","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}
Kalpana Paudel, Terhi Hagman, Krista Jokiniemi, Tarja Välimäki
{"title":"Effect of Social Support on Psychological Well-Being Among Older Adults in Low- and Middle-Income Countries of the Asian Region: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Kalpana Paudel, Terhi Hagman, Krista Jokiniemi, Tarja Välimäki","doi":"10.1177/00914150261462120","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150261462120","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveTo summarize and compare the literature on social support and its effect on psychological well-being among older adults in low- and middle-income countries of the Asian region.DesignA Systematic review. The review was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews with identification number CRD42022334415.Data SourcesRetrieved data from PubMed, CINAHL (EBSCO), PsycINFO, Scopus, and Cochrane Centre Register of Controlled Trials databases. The literature review was conducted from 2018 to 2024.Review MethodsThe review complies with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines.ResultsInitially, 4,615 records were identified using the predefined search strategy. Out of 95 articles selected for full-text screening, 27 met the inclusion criteria. This review identified family and friends as the primary source of social support, enhancing their overall well-being. The higher levels of social support, whether emotional, informational, companionship, or tangible, improve older adults' psychological well-being and quality of life, including reduced depression, anxiety, and loneliness.ConclusionsThe emotional and mental health of older adults can be diminished significantly due to the lack of adequate social support, leading to a cascade of adverse outcomes. This challenge is especially prevalent in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where older adults often struggle to access formal healthcare, social services, and a structured community support system. Promoting robust social networks is crucial for older adults' well-being and sustainable aging strategies in low-resource settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261462120"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148354428","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}
{"title":"Reducing Dementia-Related Stigma: A Meta-Analytic Review of Interventions.","authors":"Shannon Pappas, Lily G Gorman","doi":"10.1177/00914150261462110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261462110","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dementia is a prevalent diagnosis, with individuals and their families affected by disease challenges including dementia-related stigma. Dementia-related stigma may lead to isolation, infantilization, discrimination, and a poorer quality of life. Stigma-reduction interventions have been implemented to combat these harms. This meta-analytic review examined seven dementia-related stigma reduction studies, totaling 13 interventions and 26 effect sizes. Overall, treatment groups had nonsignificant reductions in stigmatizing views (<i>g</i> = -.24) and improved quality of life (<i>g</i> = .20). Quality of life was a significant predictor of stigma reduction (<i>β</i> = -1.0732, <i>P</i> = .004), even though a nonsignificant correlation between quality of life and stigma was found (<i>r</i> = -.49, <i>P</i> = .09). This meta-analytic review highlights the difficult-to-change nature of dementia-related stigma, as well as the dearth of consensus among the field when it comes to intervention methods and measurement protocols for nuanced phenomena like stigma or quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261462110"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148340545","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}
Payton D Rule, Juston K Osborne, Patrick J Cruitt, Ryan Bogdan, Thomas F Oltmanns, Patrick L Hill
{"title":"Sense of Purpose and Maladaptive Personality Traits in Older Adulthood.","authors":"Payton D Rule, Juston K Osborne, Patrick J Cruitt, Ryan Bogdan, Thomas F Oltmanns, Patrick L Hill","doi":"10.1177/00914150261456743","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261456743","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The current study examined the relationships between sense of purpose and 10 forms of maladaptive personality traits among older adults. In addition, we aimed to explore whether a sense of purpose was more strongly associated with these maladaptive personality traits than another well-being indicator, life satisfaction. Participants included 1,011 older adults (<i>M</i><sub>Age</sub> = 71.93, 56.15% female, 74.10% White, 23% Black) enrolled in the St Louis Personality and Aging Network study. Correlational analyses were conducted between sense of purpose, life satisfaction, and maladaptive personality traits. Results suggest that older adults who report high levels of maladaptive personality traits also tend to report a lower sense of purpose. Dependent, antisocial, borderline, narcissistic, avoidant, and histrionic traits were more strongly negatively associated with the sense of purpose than life satisfaction. These findings suggest the importance of considering the sense of purpose in future measurement and therapy to help promote well-being among older adults with maladaptive personality traits.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261456743"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148279067","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}
{"title":"Does Leisure-Time Physical Activity Buffer the Negative Impact of Alcohol Use on Loneliness in Older Adults?","authors":"Jaehyun Kim, Jungjoo Lee, Junhyoung Kim","doi":"10.1177/00914150261456753","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261456753","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> We investigated whether participating in moderate-intensity leisure-time physical activity (MLTPA) or vigorous-intensity leisure-time physical activity (VLTPA) moderate the relationship between alcohol consumption and loneliness in older adults. <b>Methods:</b> Data were drawn from the 2025 Health Information National Trends Survey. Hierarchical regression analyses were conducted to examine the moderating effects of MLTPA and VLTPA participation on the relationship between alcohol consumption and loneliness while controlling for age, sex, educational attainment, and household income. <b>Results:</b> Higher levels of alcohol use were associated with greater loneliness, and though VLTPA participation did moderate the relationship between alcohol consumption and loneliness, we did not find MLTPA participation to be associated with a significant reduction in perceived loneliness. <b>Conclusions:</b> Our findings suggest that participation in VLTPA (e.g., weightlifting or circuit training) was more strongly associated with lower levels of loneliness when compared with MLTPA or no activity. Health professionals should consider community based VLTPA programs to reduce loneliness, particularly among those using alcohol.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261456753"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148279079","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}
{"title":"The Unseen and Positive Stereotypes: Portrayals of Older Adults in 100 Popular Chinese Films (2000-2024).","authors":"Deying Cai, Liya Sun, Zhiting Yuan, Xiaohui Zhou","doi":"10.1177/00914150261458252","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261458252","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the portrayal and age-related stereotypes of older adult characters in popular Chinese films. Content analysis of 100 films (2000-2024) yielded 305 older adult characters. Findings show older adults remain underrepresented, with a pronounced gender imbalance favoring older males. Contrary to prior research, positive portrayals predominate; over 90% of characters showed positive stereotypes like Tidy, Experienced, Face-conscious, and Polite. Tidy was the most frequent positive stereotype, while Despondent was the most common negative one, differing from Western stereotypes of The Perfect Grandparents and Shrew/Curmudgeon. Gender differences occurred in positive stereotypes: older men were more often Experienced and Hard-working, whereas older women were more likely Noncompetitive and The Perfect Grandparent. Negative stereotypes showed no gender differences. These findings contribute to understanding the evolving media construction of ageing in contemporary popular Chinese films and hold important implications for future research on age stereotypes and the cultural politics of media representation.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261458252"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148279124","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}
{"title":"How Changes in Living Arrangements Are Associated With Changes in Sleep Quality and Duration Among Chinese Older Adults: Results From a Longitudinal Study (2008-2018).","authors":"Cai Xu","doi":"10.1177/00914150261458268","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261458268","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>PurposeThis study examined how transitions in living arrangements are associated with changes in sleep quality and sleep duration among Chinese older adults.Major findingsUsing four waves of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey data (2008-2018), we examined how living arrangement transitions affect sleep among 10,473 observations from older adults (65+). Cox models showed that older adults who remained living with household members (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.66, 95% CI: 0.53-0.81; <i>p</i> < .001) or transitioned to living alone (HR = 0.71, 95% CI: 0.57-0.89; <i>p</i> = .003) had significantly lower risks of experiencing a decline in sleep quality compared to those who transitioned to institutional care. Although similar patterns were observed for sleep duration, these associations were not statistically significant.ConclusionsOlder adults transitioning to institutional care may warrant additional monitoring and supportive care regarding sleep health during residential transitions.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261458268"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148266551","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}