Author(s): Hsu, HC (Hsu, Hui-Chuan)
Title: Physical function trajectories, depressive symptoms, and life satisfaction among the elderly in Taiwan
Source: AGING & MENTAL HEALTH, 13 (2): 202-212 2009 Language: English
Document Type: Article
Author Keywords: physical function; disability trajectory; depressive symptoms; life satisfaction; successful aging
KeyWords Plus: CHINESE OLDER-ADULTS; HONG-KONG CHINESE; SOCIAL SUPPORT;
RISK-FACTORS; DISABILITY; PEOPLE; PREVALENCE; GENDER; INDEPENDENCE;
POPULATIONS
Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of physical function trajectories on emotional health and subjective well-being among the elderly in Taiwan.
Methods: Data was from a 6-year nation-representative panel for analysis. Physical function trajectories were categorized as independent, declined, disabled, improved, fluctuating, died well and died disabled. The effects of physical function trajectories on depressive symptoms and life satisfaction were examined by controlling for demographics, chronic disease, cognitive function and social support. Mixed linear modeling was used for analysis. Results: Among the physical trajectory groups, differences were shown between depressive symptoms and life satisfaction. An increase in the difficulty of physical function also increases depressive symptoms and reduces life satisfaction. The died-well group showed a difference from the independent group in depressive symptoms and life satisfaction, but these who died without disability did have better emotional health and subjective well-being than the disabled
survivors. Conclusion: Coping strategies and supporting resources to help the disabled elderly to improve their successful aging is suggested in future research and health policies.
Addresses: Asia Univ, Dept Hlth Care Adm, Taichung, Taiwan
Reprint Address: Hsu, HC, Asia Univ, Dept Hlth Care Adm, Taichung, Taiwan.
E-mail Address: gingerhsu@seed.net.tw Funding Acknowledgement:
Funding Agency Grant Number
National Science Council, Taiwan, Republic of China NSC 96-2628-H-468-001
This research was supported by grants from the National Science Council, Taiwan, Republic of China, the project of "Successful aging analysis across life course'' (NSC 96-2628-H-468- 001). The data was provided by the Population and Health Research Center, Bureau of
Health Promotion, Department of Health, Taiwan, Republic of China. The interpretation and conclusions contained herein do not represent those of Bureau of Health Promotion. I thank the reviewers for their comments and suggestions very much on previous version of this article. I also thank Mr. Gerald Irby for the editing in the revision.
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ISSN: 1360-7863
DOI: 10.1080/13607860802342201
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Subject Category: Geriatrics & Gerontology; Gerontology; Psychiatry ISI Document Delivery No.: 434QX
