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Living Standard Index for the Older Adults: An Indian Peri-urban Study 老年人生活水平指数：印度城市周边研究

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Ageing International Pub Date : 2023-10-10 DOI: 10.1007/s12126-023-09532-x

Moumita Das, Asmita Bhattacharyya, Shrabanti Maity

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Does Weight Gain Makes Elderly More Vulnerable in Labour Market 体重增加是否会使老年人在劳动力市场上更加脆弱

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Ageing International Pub Date : 2023-10-09 DOI: 10.1007/s12126-023-09533-w

Manzoor Ahmad Malik

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Daily Life Activity Levels of Turkish Older Adults and Associated Factors: A Multivariable Analysis 土耳其老年人的日常生活活动水平及相关因素：多变量分析

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Ageing International Pub Date : 2023-10-09 DOI: 10.1007/s12126-023-09534-9

Mahmut Kılıc, Tugba Uzuncakmak

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Sexuality and Life Satisfaction Among Older Men and Women in Japan 日本老年男女的性行为与生活满意度

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Ageing International Pub Date : 2023-08-29 DOI: 10.1007/s12126-023-09531-y

Hiroyuki Nakao, Chineko Araki, Hidehiro Sugisawa, Nanako Tamiya, Fusako Seki, Hirohisa Imai

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Neighborhood Characteristics and Quality of Life (QoL) of Older Adults: A Qualitative Exploration from the Perspective of Indian Older Adults (Case Study of Kolkata, India) 老年人邻里特征与生活质量:基于印度老年人视角的定性探索(以印度加尔各答为例)

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Ageing International Pub Date : 2023-08-05 DOI: 10.1007/s12126-023-09530-z

Suparna Saha, Debapratim Pandit

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Health Determinants of Life Satisfaction Among Older Adults in Brunei: A Multivariate Analysis 文莱老年人生活满意度的健康决定因素:多变量分析

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Ageing International Pub Date : 2023-07-19 DOI: 10.1007/s12126-023-09528-7

Rou-Qin Hong, Hanif Abdul Rahman, Mursidi Ali, Chang-Yau Hoon, Ly Slesman, Armah Tengah, Yusnani Mohd Yusof-Kozlowski, Khadizah H. Abdul-Mumin

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Determinants of Regular Physical Activities in Iranian Older Adults Based on the Extended Social Cognitive Theory 基于扩展社会认知理论的伊朗老年人规律体育活动的决定因素

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Ageing International Pub Date : 2023-07-12 DOI: 10.1007/s12126-023-09529-6

Babak Moeini, Majid Barati, Rashid Heidarimoghadam, Leili Tapak, Shahryar Parsamajd

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An Analysis of Long-Term Care Home Inspection Reports and Responsive Behaviours 长期护理院检查报告和反应行为分析。

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Ageing International Pub Date : 2023-04-24 DOI: 10.1007/s12126-023-09526-9

Lorna de Witt, Stephanie Jonsson, Roger Reka

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Exploring Older Adults’ Perception of Living in Residential Care Facilities as an Alternative Care Option: Tales from Older Adults in Southeastern Nigeria 探索老年人对居住在养老机构作为替代护理选择的看法：尼日利亚东南部老年人的故事

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Ageing International Pub Date : 2023-04-13 DOI: 10.1007/s12126-023-09527-8

Patricia U. Agbawodikeizu, Prince Chiagozie Ekoh, Perpetua Lum Tanyi, Chigozie Donatus Ezulike, Uzoma O. Okoye

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Social Participation Considered as Meaningful in old age − the Perceptions of Senior Housing Residents in Finland 老年人的社会参与被认为是有意义的 - 芬兰老年住房居民的看法。

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Ageing International Pub Date : 2023-02-21 DOI: 10.1007/s12126-023-09522-z

Ann-Louise Sirén, Marjaana Seppänen, Mikaela B. von Bonsdorff

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