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Correlates and aetiological factors associated with hedonic well-being among an ageing population of US men and women: secondary data analysis of a national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To understand the gender-specific factors that uniquely contribute to successful ageing in a US population of men and women, 57-85 years of age. This was achieved through the examination of the correlates of subjective well-being defined by health-related quality of life (HRQoL), across several biological and psychosocial determinants of health.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

The National Social Life, Health and Ageing Project (NSHAP), 2010-2011 a representative sample of the US population.

Participants

3377 adults aged 57-85 (1538 men, 1839 women) from the NSHAP.

Main outcome measures

The biopsychosocial factors of biological/physiological function, symptom status, functional status, general health perceptions and HRQoL happiness.

Method

HRQoL was measured using the NSHAP wave 2 multistage, stratified area probability sample of US households (n=3377). Variable selection was guided by the Wilson and Cleary model (WCM) that classifies health outcomes at five main levels and characteristics.

Results

Our findings indicate differences in biopsychosocial factors comprised in the WCM and their relative importance and unique impact on HRQoL by gender. Women reported significantly lower HRQoL than men (t=3.5, df=3366). The most significant contributors to HRQoL in women were mental health (B=0.31; 0.22, 0.39), loneliness (B=-0.26; -0.35, -0.17), urinary incontinence (B=-0.22; -0.40, -0.05) and support from spouse/partner (B=0.27; 0.10, 0.43) and family B=0.12; 0.03, 0.20). Men indicated mental health (B=0.21; 0.14, 0.29), physical health (B=0.17; 0.10, 0.23), functional difficulties (B=0.38; 0.10, 0.65), loneliness (B=-0.20; -0.26, -0.12), depression (B=-0.36; -0.58, -0.15) and support from friends (B=0.06; 0.10, 0.11) as significant contributors. Those with greater social support had better HRQoL (F=4.22, df=4). Lack of companionship and reliance on spouse/partner were significant HRQoL contributors in both groups.

Conclusion

Our findings offer insight into ageing, gender and subjective well-being. The results provide an opportunity to identify biopsychosocial factors to inform interventions to support successful ageing.

SUBMITTER: Odlum M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6252705 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Correlates and aetiological factors associated with hedonic well-being among an ageing population of US men and women: secondary data analysis of a national survey.

Odlum Michelle M Davis Nicole N Owens Otis O Preston Michael M Brewer Russell R Black Danielle D

BMJ open 20181113 11

<h4>Objective</h4>To understand the gender-specific factors that uniquely contribute to successful ageing in a US population of men and women, 57-85 years of age. This was achieved through the examination of the correlates of subjective well-being defined by health-related quality of life (HRQoL), across several biological and psychosocial determinants of health.<h4>Design</h4>Cross-sectional study.<h4>Setting</h4>The National Social Life, Health and Ageing Project (NSHAP), 2010-2011 a represent ...[more]

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Dataset Information

Correlates and aetiological factors associated with hedonic well-being among an ageing population of US men and women: secondary data analysis of a national survey.

Objective

Design

Setting

Participants

Main outcome measures

Method

Results

Conclusion

Publications

Correlates and aetiological factors associated with hedonic well-being among an ageing population of US men and women: secondary data analysis of a national survey.

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