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Research on Aging Pub Date : 2026-04-25 DOI: 10.1177/01640275261445851

Yujun Zhu, Susan Enguidanos, Carissa Liu, Francesca B Falzarano

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Chronic Diseases, Self-Rated Health, and Planned Retirement Age: The Moderating Role of Race and Ethnicity. 慢性疾病、自评健康和计划退休年龄：种族和民族的调节作用。

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Research on Aging Pub Date : 2026-04-09 DOI: 10.1177/01640275261441521

Yan-Jhu Su, Andrew G Alberth, Alison C Rataj, Elisabeth J Stam, Jeffrey E Stokes, Shu Xu

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Sensory Difficulty and Assistive Device Use Among Older U.S. Immigrants: Differences by Region of Origin. 美国老年移民的感觉困难和辅助装置使用：不同地区的差异。

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Research on Aging Pub Date : 2026-04-08 DOI: 10.1177/01640275261440938

Shane D Burns, Elizabeth H Baker, Connor M Sheehan, Kyriakos S Markides

{"title":"Sensory Difficulty and Assistive Device Use Among Older U.S. Immigrants: Differences by Region of Origin.","authors":"Shane D Burns, Elizabeth H Baker, Connor M Sheehan, Kyriakos S Markides","doi":"10.1177/01640275261440938","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01640275261440938","url":null,"abstract":"U.S. immigrants are aging faster than their U.S.-born counterparts, though little is known about their sensory difficulty and assistive device use patterns, particularly by region of origin which reflects pre- and post-migration exposures. We compiled 2012-2018 National Health Interview Survey data on foreign-born respondents ages 65+ (n = 6,278) to independently predict odds of hearing and visual difficulty, as well as use of hearing aids and glasses, by region of origin, adjusting for various characteristics. Compared to respondents from Europe, we consistently found lower hearing difficulty risk among those from Cuba, Dominican Republic, Central & South America, and Africa but higher visual difficulty risk among those from Puerto Rico and Former Soviet Union. Meanwhile, respondents with hearing difficulty from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, East Asia, and Southeast Asia had less hearing aid use. These findings have profound health and long-term care implications for this diverse and growing segment of the aging U.S. population.","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261440938"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13084618/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147634825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Exploring Sexual Expression, Intimacy Needs, and Barriers in Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Pansexual, and Queer individuals: A Qualitative Study. 探索老年女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋、变性人、泛性恋和酷儿个体的性表达、亲密需求和障碍：一项定性研究。

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Research on Aging Pub Date : 2026-03-29 DOI: 10.1177/01640275261440824

Henrique Pereira, Iara Teixeira, Guilherme Wendt, Felipe Alckmin-Carvalho

{"title":"Exploring Sexual Expression, Intimacy Needs, and Barriers in Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Pansexual, and Queer individuals: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Henrique Pereira, Iara Teixeira, Guilherme Wendt, Felipe Alckmin-Carvalho","doi":"10.1177/01640275261440824","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275261440824","url":null,"abstract":"Sexuality is a vital part of human life that continues into older adulthood, yet the experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Pansexual, and Queer (LGBTPQ) elders remain largely overlooked in research and practice. This study examines how older LGBTPQ adults navigate sexual expression and intimacy while facing unique social and structural barriers. Using a qualitative approach, we conducted in-depth interviews with 40 participants living in Portugal, aged between 64 and 83 years (M = 70.33, SD = 3.87). Analysis revealed that intimacy in later life extends beyond sexual activity, encompassing emotional closeness, identity affirmation, and resilience in the face of stigma, ageism, and healthcare invisibility. Findings highlight both persistent barriers, such as discrimination in care settings, internalized shame, and social isolation, and sources of strength, including chosen families, alternative relationship structures, and positive redefinitions of intimacy with age. The study underscores the need for inclusive policies, culturally competent healthcare, and recognition of LGBTPQ elders as active agents of sexual and emotional well-being throughout the life course.","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261440824"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147576001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Childhood Stress, Loneliness, and Cardiovascular Diseases in Later Life: Does Family Support or Friend Support Matter? 童年压力、孤独和晚年心血管疾病：家庭支持还是朋友支持重要？

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Research on Aging Pub Date : 2026-03-24 DOI: 10.1177/01640275261438709

Jia-Jia Zhou, Youjuan Zhang, Xue Bai

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Older Adult Social Participation and Cognition: Illustrating Survey and Measurement Heterogeneity Across Studies. 老年人社会参与与认知：说明各研究的调查与测量异质性。

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Research on Aging Pub Date : 2026-03-24 DOI: 10.1177/01640275261437322

Eric M Vogelsang, Sara Moorman, Alan Mijares, Zackary Zanotelli, Reza Tayari Ashtiani, Saber Khani

{"title":"Older Adult Social Participation and Cognition: Illustrating Survey and Measurement Heterogeneity Across Studies.","authors":"Eric M Vogelsang, Sara Moorman, Alan Mijares, Zackary Zanotelli, Reza Tayari Ashtiani, Saber Khani","doi":"10.1177/01640275261437322","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01640275261437322","url":null,"abstract":"An exciting line of recent research has found positive associations between older adult social participation and cognitive functioning. Unfortunately, differences in the way social participation is surveyed and measured have limited the generalizability of these results. In this study, we perform a cross-study comprehensive examination of older adult social participation using three large nationally representative U.S. surveys of older adults (Health and Retirement Study; National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project; National Health and Aging Trends Study). We first contrast the phrasing of social participation survey questions and their frequency categories, demonstrating its impact on descriptive statistics and correlation coefficients. Then, we use mixed effects regressions to test for associations between social participation and cognition. We find conflicting evidence that various social activities are associated with cognition, with volunteering and organized group membership having the most consistent positive associations. We also describe how survey heterogeneity likely contributes to disparate results.","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261437322"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13138840/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147505157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Socio-Spatial Dynamics of Aging: Evidence From Kamrup Metropolitan District. 老龄化的社会空间动态：来自Kamrup大都市区的证据。

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Research on Aging Pub Date : 2026-03-23 DOI: 10.1177/01640275261435625

Aakanksha S Bhargava, Barnali Gogoi

{"title":"The Socio-Spatial Dynamics of Aging: Evidence From Kamrup Metropolitan District.","authors":"Aakanksha S Bhargava, Barnali Gogoi","doi":"10.1177/01640275261435625","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01640275261435625","url":null,"abstract":"Aging presents intensifying challenges including physical vulnerability, social isolation, and financial insecurity, predicted by biological age yet critically shaped by environmental context. This qualitative study explores how these vulnerabilities accumulate across World Health Organization (WHO)- age groups (Young-Old, Old-Old, and Oldest-Old) using in-depth narratives from thirty diverse older adults in urban Assam, India. Moving beyond purely biological understandings, the study adopts an integrated framework synthesizing Lawton's Ecological Model, Cumulative Disadvantage (CAD) Theory, and Active Aging. While health shifts with age, socio-spatial contexts critically shape lived experiences. Rapid urbanization and inadequate planning often 'manufacture dependency', turning neighbourhood environments into spaces of confinement, particularly for older women facing cumulative lifelong inequalities. However, findings indicate advancing age need not lead to inevitable decline where accessible infrastructure exists. The study advocates for inclusive urban planning to transform age-related challenges into opportunities for dignity and continued participation.","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261435625"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147500375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Gay and Lesbian Older Adults Caring for Their Spouses Living With Dementia: Positive Identity and Community at the Margins. 老年男女同性恋照顾他们患有痴呆症的配偶：积极的身份认同和边缘社区。

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Research on Aging Pub Date : 2026-03-18 DOI: 10.1177/01640275261435492

Toni Calasanti, Brian de Vries, Jing Geng

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Patterns and Consequences of Adult Grandchildren's Perceptions of Grandmothers' Differential Treatment on Well-Being. 成年孙辈对祖母福利待遇差异感知的模式与后果。

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Research on Aging Pub Date : 2026-03-11 DOI: 10.1177/01640275261432981

Destiny Ogle, J Jill Suitor, Megan Gilligan, Shawn Bauldry

{"title":"Patterns and Consequences of Adult Grandchildren's Perceptions of Grandmothers' Differential Treatment on Well-Being.","authors":"Destiny Ogle, J Jill Suitor, Megan Gilligan, Shawn Bauldry","doi":"10.1177/01640275261432981","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275261432981","url":null,"abstract":"This paper expands research on within-family differences in later-life families by examining patterns and consequences of adult children's perceptions of their grandmothers' differential treatment. Mixed-methods data were collected from 221 adult grandchildren nested within 81 families as part of the Within-Family Differences Study. Multilevel linear regression and qualitative analyses were used to examine patterns, consequences, and explanations of grandmothers' differential treatment. Perceiving oneself as the grandchild to whom grandmothers were the most emotionally close was associated with higher depressive symptoms among granddaughters, but not grandsons. Qualitative analyses suggested that higher depressive symptoms among favored granddaughters resulted from serving as their grandmothers' emotional caregivers, which heightened granddaughters' sense of responsibility and exposure to age-related challenges their grandmothers faced. This paper contributes to the literature on intergenerational ties and well-being by demonstrating that perceptions of grandmothers' differential treatment are common and identifying conditions under which such perceptions affect adult grandchildren's depressive symptoms.","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261432981"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147436659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Variation in Subjective Cognitive Decline Among Older Adults in the US South based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. 基于性取向和性别认同的美国南部老年人主观认知能力下降的差异

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Research on Aging Pub Date : 2026-03-06 DOI: 10.1177/01640275261429973

Ellesse-Roselee Akré, Katherine E M Miller, Harry Barbee, Regan Harnois, Ebony Toussaint, Tara McKay

{"title":"Variation in Subjective Cognitive Decline Among Older Adults in the US South based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.","authors":"Ellesse-Roselee Akré, Katherine E M Miller, Harry Barbee, Regan Harnois, Ebony Toussaint, Tara McKay","doi":"10.1177/01640275261429973","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275261429973","url":null,"abstract":"Older LGBTQ adults face elevated risk for subjective cognitive decline (SCD), yet variation by sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) remains underexplored. Guided by minority stress theory, we analyzed Wave 1 data from the LGBTQ Social Networks, Aging, and Policy Study (QSNAPS), a nonprobability panel of 1,255 LGBTQ adults aged 50-76 years in four Southern states. SCD was assessed using a 15-item index capturing any, mild, and severe cognitive difficulties. Logistic regression estimated adjusted predicted probabilities of SCD by SOGI, controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, HIV status, and state. Overall, 40% reported any SCD, 11% mild SCD, and 4% severe SCD. Bisexual and transgender/gender diverse participants had significantly higher probabilities of any SCD than gay/lesbian and cisgender peers. Findings reveal substantial heterogeneity in cognitive health within older LGBTQ populations, highlighting the need for targeted, SOGI informed dementia prevention and mental health interventions in the US South.","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261429973"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147367015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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