{"title":"Predictors of Ageism among Social Work Students and Practitioners in Greece: The Role of Aging Anxiety and Experiential Factors.","authors":"Katerina Micheli, Kleio Koutra, Giorgos Markakis","doi":"10.1177/00914150261456748","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261456748","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines whether aging anxiety (based on terror management theory) or demographic and experiential factors better explain attitudes toward older adults among social work students and professionals. Cross-sectional data were collected via an online survey from a sample of 309 social work students and professionals in Crete. Ageism and aging anxiety were assessed using the relating to older people evaluation scale and the aging anxiety scale. Multivariable analyses revealed that among students, positive attitudes toward older adults were primarily associated with fear of old people, while no significant multivariate predictors were identified for negative attitudes. Among social workers, positive attitudes were negatively associated with psychological concerns, urban origin, and higher educational attainment, and positively associated with fear of losses and early career experience. Negative attitudes were negatively associated with higher educational attainment. These findings underscore the need for targeted education, intergenerational programs, and further research to address ageism in social work practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261456748"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148259968","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":"Barriers and Facilitators to Grandparenting: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Tamara Cahyadi, Georgia Matthews Hornery, Jessamine T-H Chen","doi":"10.1177/00914150261456763","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00914150261456763","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Grandparenting is a form of social participation that can be beneficial to healthy ageing. However, the barriers and facilitating factors to grandparenting are under-investigated. This systematic review aimed to collate identified barriers and facilitating factors to grandparenting in older adults by conducting systematic searches of PsycINFO, Medline and CINAHL. Forty-nine studies that assessed at least one grandparental involvement variable in adults aged 60 years with at least one grandchild were included. Our findings highlighted the interrelated relationship between four main themes of barriers and facilitating factors to grandparenting: Demographic factors, Individual factors, Social factors and Intergenerational factors. Positive intergenerational relationships facilitated grandparental involvement while conflicts around technology and demographic disparities acted as barriers. The identified barriers and facilitators suggested a potential need for interventions to strengthen intergenerational relationships and improve grandparents' access to social services, as well as for theoretical frameworks that integrate structural constraints with relational and developmental processes.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261456763"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253963","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 TargetEd MAnageMent Intervention for Reducing Stroke Risk in Black Men: A 6-Month Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Martha Sajatovic, Carolyn H Still, Christopher J Burant, Jessica Surdam, Beth Lute, Jacqueline Krehel-Montgomery, Edna Fuentes-Casiano, Jacqueline Whitlow, Doug Einstadter, Nicole Fiorelli, Cheryl Killion, Shirley Moore, Sophia Sundararajan","doi":"10.1177/00914150261458217","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261458217","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This 6-month randomized controlled trial compared TEAM, a group intervention to reduce stroke risk versus a 6-month wait-list control in Black men with stroke or transient ischemic attack. The primary outcome was the change from baseline to 6 months in systolic blood pressure (SBP). There were 160 randomized, N = 78 to TEAM, N = 82 to Waitlist, mean age 61.2 (<i>SD</i> 9.5). Attrition was 53.1% and similar across arms. Biomarker values were extracted from health records for individuals with missed visits. Baseline SBP was 135.3 (<i>SD</i> 17.9). Among the entire sample, SBP was numerically but not statistically significantly reduced with no significant difference between TEAM versus Waitlist. Post-hoc analyses suggested those with elevated baseline blood pressure (BP) had significant BP reduction in the group as a whole and in TEAM. Future research might target Black men with poorly controlled BP and address barriers to engaging in risk reduction programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261458217"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253934","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}
Ying Cheng, Andrew Wister, Barbara Mitchell, Jin Guo, Shuzhuo Li
{"title":"Disappointed or Understood? The Effect of Filial Discrepancy on Life Satisfaction of Older Adults in Rural China.","authors":"Ying Cheng, Andrew Wister, Barbara Mitchell, Jin Guo, Shuzhuo Li","doi":"10.1177/00914150261458241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261458241","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Filial discrepancy, the incongruence between older adults' filial expectations and filial support received, has become increasingly pronounced amid demographic, cultural, economic, and intergenerational transitions in rural China, presenting psychological challenges for older adults. This study examines its effects on life satisfaction and the mediating role of filial evaluation. Using data from the eighth wave (2021) of the Longitudinal Study of Older Adults in Anhui (<i>N</i> = 1,459), China, this study conducted OLS regressions and mediation analysis. Emotional filial piety is the most fulfilled, while instrumental filial piety shows the largest discrepancy. Both emotional and financial filial discrepancy negatively impact life satisfaction, with filial evaluation serving as a mediator. However, instrumental filial discrepancy does not significantly influence life satisfaction. The study underscores the enduring importance of family in old-age support while highlighting the need for policies that compensate for the weakening of instrumental filial piety through enhanced social support amid rapid social change.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261458241"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148228579","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":"Public Development Expenditure and Life Expectancy of Older Adults in India: Evidence from an Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag Model.","authors":"Augustine Joseph","doi":"10.1177/00914150261456757","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261456757","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the relationship between life expectancy among older adults and key fiscal variables such as state development expenditure, central development expenditure, and pension expenditure, using an auto-regressive distributed lag model. The analysis explores both short- and long-run dynamics over an extended period. Results show that state and central development expenditures have a significant positive impact on the life expectancy of men aged 60 and above. However, lagged central development expenditure exerts a negative and statistically significant effect on the life expectancy of older adult women, suggesting potential gender disparities in the benefits of public spending. Bounds testing confirms a stable long-run association between the fiscal variables and life expectancy among older adults. The findings underscore the importance of inclusive and gender-sensitive development policies to enhance the quality of life for older adults in India, offering valuable insights for fiscal planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261456757"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148220331","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}
Elena De Gioannis, Maria Ascolese, Flaminio Squazzoni
{"title":"Through the Lens of the Press: A Content Text Analysis on How Older Adults are Portrayed in Italian Newspapers (2017-2024).","authors":"Elena De Gioannis, Maria Ascolese, Flaminio Squazzoni","doi":"10.1177/00914150261456758","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261456758","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The growing number of older adults in our societies has not been matched by balanced representation in the press, which tends to portray older people stereotypically. This study used computational methods to analyze the representation of older people in a large corpus of articles from a sample of major Italian newspapers between 2017 and 2024. The results suggest that, although the range of topics associated with older people has increased compared to previous research, both positive and negative stereotypical views still prevail. However, content related to older adults is more positive than content on the same topics that does not specifically reference older adults. While the pandemic has brought renewed attention to older people, it has also increased the prevalence of negative narratives that focus on their frailty. Nevertheless, Italian newspapers have increased their focus on content related to the cultural and social life of older people, thus paving the way for a more positive perspective on ageing.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261456758"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148212977","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}
Waqar Husain, Muhammad Ahmad Husain, Farrukh Ijaz, Haitham Jahrami
{"title":"Major Purpose in Life Across Generations: A Categorical Analysis Across Lifespan.","authors":"Waqar Husain, Muhammad Ahmad Husain, Farrukh Ijaz, Haitham Jahrami","doi":"10.1177/00914150261456755","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261456755","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Understanding the major purposes that individuals identify as central to their lives is fundamental to psychosocial health and life satisfaction. This study examined how major life purposes vary across six generational cohorts using categorical analysis. A sample of 364 participants was interviewed to assess their major life purposes. Results revealed statistically significant differences in life purpose distribution across generations, χ<sup>2</sup>(25) = 254.11, <i>p</i> < .001, Cramér's <i>V</i> = .374. Family Responsibility emerged as the most prevalent overall purpose (37.4%), with particularly strong endorsement among Generation X (73.7%) and Baby Boomers (61.5%). The Silent Generation demonstrated the highest prioritization of Religious Obligations (57.1%), while younger generations (Alpha and Z) showed greater diversity in their life purposes, reflected in higher endorsement of \"Mixed\" categories (51.8% and 47.9%, respectively). These findings suggest important developmental and cohort-related differences in how individuals conceptualize meaning and purpose across the lifespan.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261456755"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148212685","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":"Purpose in Later Life: The Role of Subjective Aging.","authors":"Yiqing Yang, Kelin Li","doi":"10.1177/00914150261456747","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261456747","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Purpose in life (PIL) is a core dimension of eudaimonic well-being, yet the developmental factors that shape purpose in later life remain understudied. Guided by Stereotype Embodiment Theory, this study examined whether two indicators of subjective aging were associated with PIL after accounting for covariates. Data came from 150 racially and ethnically diverse community-dwelling U.S. adults aged 65+. PIL was assessed with a Ryff-based scale; subjective aging with a single-item felt age measure and the Attitudes Toward Own Aging (ATOA) scale. Hierarchical ordinary least squares regressions adjusted for education, financial strain, religiosity, self-rated health, and depressive symptoms. Both felt age and ATOA were independently associated with PIL, and the final model explained 50% of the variance (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = .50, <i>p</i> < .001). Higher education, greater religiosity, and fewer depressive symptoms were also associated with greater PIL. Findings highlight subjective aging indicators as meaningful psychological correlates of purpose and well-being in later life.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261456747"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148212696","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}
Melinda Heinz, Nathan C Taylor, William Henninger, Katelyn Vozza
{"title":"Silver Situationships: Exploring Romantic Relationships in Older Adulthood.","authors":"Melinda Heinz, Nathan C Taylor, William Henninger, Katelyn Vozza","doi":"10.1177/00914150261458230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261458230","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explored romantic relationships in older adulthood and was guided by the Lifecourse Perspective. It investigated how lifespan development, linked lives, historical context, timing of transitions, and human agency influence relationship decisions in later life. Twenty-one participants completed in-depth interviews exploring their romantic relationships. Reflexive thematic analysis revealed two themes. First, societal expectations and influences on relationships highlight how norms during the early stages of life shape initial trajectories. As individuals aged, these expectations weakened, allowing greater agency in choosing to pursue, maintain, or avoid romantic partnerships. Second, apprehension about caregiving roles emphasized concerns about the emotional and physical demands particularly among single and widowed women who had previously provided care. Participants in committed relationships viewed caregiving as a more reciprocal, expected part of caregiving. Findings underscore the complexity of later-life relationships and the importance of historical context, gendered expectations, and accumulated life experiences in shaping romantic decision-making.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261458230"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148212778","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 Distribution and Determinants of End of Life Patterns to Death of Older Canadian Men: The Manitoba Follow-up Study.","authors":"Robert B Tate, Philip D St John","doi":"10.1177/00914150261458269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00914150261458269","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives:</b> To determine the patterns of end of life well-being, and the determinants of these patterns in older men. Subjects: A cohort study of older men. <b>Measurements:</b> We reviewed medical and questionnaire data to define end of life trajectories using the WHO Quality of Life Framework. Predictors of these patterns were measured in 2006: medical conditions, baseline quality of life, quality of life trajectory from 1996 to 2006, and self-ratings of well-being. <b>Results:</b> The most common pattern was a gradual decline in well-being prior to death; about 1/5 men experienced a rapid decline, and about 1/5 men experienced a terminal drop; while 13% survived and 5% could not be classified. Lower baseline physical functioning and more chronic diseases was associated with a gradual decline to death. <b>Conclusions:</b> End of life patterns are heterogeneous and clinical and social care must adjust to this heterogeneity.</p>","PeriodicalId":47878,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Aging & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":"914150261458269"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148212793","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}