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To determine whether aging expectations are associated with physical activity participation and health outcomes among older adults of low socioeconomic status.

April 3, 2014Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

Aging Expectations are Associated With Physical Activity and Health Among Older Adults of Low Socioeconomic Status

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SDShilpa DograUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technology BABan Al‐SahabMichigan State University JMJames MansonYork University

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Cross-sectional analysis finds aging expectations correlate with physical activity and wellness in low-income older adults, highlighting perceptions as key drivers of health disparities.

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To determine whether aging expectations are associated with physical activity participation and health outcomes among older adults of low socioeconomic status.
Conducted a cross-sectional analysis in a sample of 170 older adults (mean age 70.9 years) of low socioeconomic status.
Assessed aging expectations using the 12-item Expectations Regarding Aging instrument, physical activity via the Healthy Physical Activity Participation Questionnaire, and health status using the Short Form-36.
Evaluated associations between variables using adjusted linear regression models.
Adjusted linear regression models demonstrated significant positive associations between aging expectations and physical activity participation.
Higher aging expectations were significantly associated with better self-rated general health, social functioning, mental health, and energy/vitality.

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Dogra et al. (2014) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1303a5c031bb6829a7b4be https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2012-0337

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Cross-sectional analysis finds aging expectations correlate with physical activity and wellness in low-income older adults, highlighting perceptions as key drivers of health disparities.

Aging Expectations are Associated With Physical Activity and Health Among Older Adults of Low Socioeconomic Status

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Aging Expectations are Associated With Physical Activity and Health Among Older Adults of Low Socioeconomic Status

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