The role of perceived discrimination on active aging.
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2017
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Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
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Among older adults, perceived age discrimination is highly associated with
unhealthy outcomes and dissatisfaction. Active aging is a multidimensional concept
described by a set of characteristics, particularly health, positive mood and control;
most importantly, active aging is currently at the core of public policies. The aim of the
present study was to test to what extent perceived discrimination influences active
aging. Methods A total of 2,005 older adults in three representative samples from
regions of Germany, Mexico and Spain participated; they were tested on active aging
and perceived discrimination. First, active aging was defined as high reported health,
life satisfaction and self-perception of aging. Second, authors introduced the assumption
that, in the total sample, structural equation modelling would confirm the hypothesis of
a direct negative link between perceived age discrimination and active aging. Finally,
multiple group comparison performed through structural equation modelling also
provided support for the negative association between perceived discrimination and
active aging proposed. In spite of the differences found among the three countries in
both active aging variables and age discrimination perception, multiple group
comparison indicates that regardless of the culture, perceived discrimination is a
negative predictor of active aging.
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Envejecimiento activo, Discriminación por edad, Autopercepción del envejecimiento, Estereotipos de envejecimiento