The Effect of the Perception Levels of Ageing in Individuals Over 65 on the Active Aging Process: Descriptive Research

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This study aims to assess how older adults' perceptions of aging affect the active aging process.
Conducted as descriptive and relational research among 305 individuals over 65 in a hospital in the Eastern Black Sea region.
Data collected using face-to-face interviews with a descriptive information form, Aging Perception Questionnaire Short Form, and Active Aging Scale.
Analyzed the relationships between aging perception, active aging, and various demographic factors.
The average Aging Perception Scale score was 53.66±11.19 and the average Active Aging Scale score was 122.18±53.49.
Significant relationships were found between aging perception and active aging based on gender, living situation, education, health perception, and chronic illness status (p<0.05).
A significant negative relationship between aging perception and active aging was established (t=-3.756, p<0.05).

Descriptive research evaluates how aging perception influences active aging in individuals over 65, suggesting areas for nursing intervention.

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ÇAM et al. (2026) studied this question.

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