Quality of Life and Psychological Distress Among Older Adults: The Role of Living Arrangements

被引：65
作者：
Henning-Smith, Carrie [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Minnesota, Sch Publ Hlth, Div Hlth Policy & Management, Hlth Serv Res Policy & Adm, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
来源：
JOURNAL OF APPLIED GERONTOLOGY | 2016年 / 35卷 / 01期
关键词：
living arrangements; mental health; quality of life; psychological distress; gender; SOCIAL INTEGRATION; MENTAL-HEALTH; PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS; DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS; SCREENING SCALES; DIETARY QUALITY; PHYSICAL HEALTH; US ADULTS; CAREGIVERS; COMMUNITY;
D O I：
10.1177/0733464814530805
中图分类号：
R4 [临床医学]; R592 [老年病学];
学科分类号：
1002 ; 100203 ; 100602 ;
摘要：
This study asks (a) What are the relationships between types of living arrangements and psychological well-being for older adults? and (b) How do these relationships differ by gender? Data come from the 2010 wave of the National Health Interview Survey and include non-institutionalized adults aged 65 and older (N = 4,862). Dependent variables include self-rated quality of life and psychological distress. The study finds that older adults living alone or with others fare worse than those living with a spouse only. Yet, the outcomes of different types of living arrangements for older adults vary by gender. Women living with others are at greater risk of worse quality of life and serious psychological distress than men. Programs and policies must be responsive to the diverse needs of this population, rather than attempting a one-size-fits-all approach to housing and community-based services designed to promote older adults' psychological well-being and independence.
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页数：23
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