Quality in Ageing and Older AdultsTable of Contents for Quality in Ageing and Older Adults. List of articles from the current issue, including Just Accepted (EarlyCite)https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/1471-7794/vol/25/iss/1?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestQuality in Ageing and Older AdultsEmerald Publishing LimitedQuality in Ageing and Older AdultsQuality in Ageing and Older Adultshttps://www.emerald.com/insight/proxy/containerImg?link=/resource/publication/journal/2edd7dbd1f2a5e6c4d929756a52c29d8/urn:emeraldgroup.com:asset:id:binary:qaoa.cover.jpghttps://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/1471-7794/vol/25/iss/1?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestEditorialhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-03-2024-098/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestEditorialEditorial
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Editorial10.1108/QAOA-03-2024-098Quality in Ageing and Older Adults2024-02-20© 2024 Emerald Publishing LimitedAnna UrbaniakQuality in Ageing and Older Adults2512024-02-2010.1108/QAOA-03-2024-098https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-03-2024-098/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited
Participatory action research and intersectionality: a critical dialogical reflection of a study with older adultshttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0024/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestResearchers who work in partnership with older adults in participatory studies often experience various advantages, but also complex ethical questions or even encounter obstacles during the research process. This paper aims to provide insights into the value of an intersectional lens in participatory research to understand how power plays out within a mixed research team of academic and community co-researchers. Four academic researchers reflected in a case-study approach in a dialogical way on two critical case examples with the most learning potential by written dialogical and via face-to-face meetings in duos or trios. This study used an intersectionality-informed analysis. This study shows that the intersectional lens helped the authors to understand the interactions of key players in the study and their different social locations. Intersections of age, gender, ethnicity/class and professional status stood out as categories in conflict. In hindsight, forms of privilege and oppression became more apparent. The authors also understood that they reproduced traditional power dynamics within the group of co-researchers and between academic and community co-researchers that did not match their mission for horizontal relations. This study showed that academics, although they wanted to work toward social inclusion and equality, were bystanders and people who reproduced power relations at several crucial moments. This was disempowering for certain older individuals and social groups and marginalized their voices and interests. Till now, not many scholars wrote in-depth about race- and age-related tensions in partnerships in participatory action research or related approaches, especially not about tensions in research with older people.Participatory action research and intersectionality: a critical dialogical reflection of a study with older adults
Maaike Muntinga, Elena Bendien, Tineke Abma, Barbara Groot
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp.9-20

Researchers who work in partnership with older adults in participatory studies often experience various advantages, but also complex ethical questions or even encounter obstacles during the research process. This paper aims to provide insights into the value of an intersectional lens in participatory research to understand how power plays out within a mixed research team of academic and community co-researchers.

Four academic researchers reflected in a case-study approach in a dialogical way on two critical case examples with the most learning potential by written dialogical and via face-to-face meetings in duos or trios. This study used an intersectionality-informed analysis.

This study shows that the intersectional lens helped the authors to understand the interactions of key players in the study and their different social locations. Intersections of age, gender, ethnicity/class and professional status stood out as categories in conflict. In hindsight, forms of privilege and oppression became more apparent. The authors also understood that they reproduced traditional power dynamics within the group of co-researchers and between academic and community co-researchers that did not match their mission for horizontal relations. This study showed that academics, although they wanted to work toward social inclusion and equality, were bystanders and people who reproduced power relations at several crucial moments. This was disempowering for certain older individuals and social groups and marginalized their voices and interests.

Till now, not many scholars wrote in-depth about race- and age-related tensions in partnerships in participatory action research or related approaches, especially not about tensions in research with older people.

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Participatory action research and intersectionality: a critical dialogical reflection of a study with older adults10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0024Quality in Ageing and Older Adults2023-10-19© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedMaaike MuntingaElena BendienTineke AbmaBarbara GrootQuality in Ageing and Older Adults2512023-10-1910.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0024https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0024/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Participatory action research on webs of caring in the digital age across four European countrieshttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0020/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThe digital age requires people of all ages to communicate and organise their lives through digital technologies. The project EQualCare investigates how the growing population of older people living alone is managing this transition, how it shapes their (non-)digital social networks and what changes on a local level need to be brought about. This paper aims to give insight into the process of participatory action research (PAR) with older people in the community across four countries and reflects on experiences made by academic and co-researchers. Following the emancipatory underpinnings of PAR, which aims to reduce inequalities through collaboration and co-design, EQualCare involved nine teams of co-researchers across Finland, Germany, Latvia and Sweden making older people the centre of policy development. Co-researchers were involved in formulating research aims, collecting data, reflecting on data, formulating and disseminating recommendations for local policy stakeholders. Co-researchers’ motivation to invest considerable time and effort was driven by a desire to create a more equal future for older people living alone. Moreover, they were keen to involve marginalised older people and became frustrated when this proved difficult. Power dynamics played a role throughout the process but became productive as roles and responsibilities were renegotiated. Doing PAR with older people can be emotionally challenging for co-researchers when negative feelings around ageing are encountered. The paper advances understanding on the process of PAR in ageing research by reflecting on the social, cultural and political contexts of doing PAR with diverse sets of older people.Participatory action research on webs of caring in the digital age across four European countries
Miranda Leontowitsch, Aivita Putnina, Marcus Andersson, Charlotta Niemistö, Rafaela Werny, Hanna Sjögren, Ilze Mileiko, Kārlis Lakševics, Artūrs Pokšāns, Māra Neikena, Līna Orste, Camilla Malm, Frank Oswald, Jeff Hearn, Clary Krekula
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp.21-32

The digital age requires people of all ages to communicate and organise their lives through digital technologies. The project EQualCare investigates how the growing population of older people living alone is managing this transition, how it shapes their (non-)digital social networks and what changes on a local level need to be brought about. This paper aims to give insight into the process of participatory action research (PAR) with older people in the community across four countries and reflects on experiences made by academic and co-researchers.

Following the emancipatory underpinnings of PAR, which aims to reduce inequalities through collaboration and co-design, EQualCare involved nine teams of co-researchers across Finland, Germany, Latvia and Sweden making older people the centre of policy development. Co-researchers were involved in formulating research aims, collecting data, reflecting on data, formulating and disseminating recommendations for local policy stakeholders.

Co-researchers’ motivation to invest considerable time and effort was driven by a desire to create a more equal future for older people living alone. Moreover, they were keen to involve marginalised older people and became frustrated when this proved difficult. Power dynamics played a role throughout the process but became productive as roles and responsibilities were renegotiated. Doing PAR with older people can be emotionally challenging for co-researchers when negative feelings around ageing are encountered.

The paper advances understanding on the process of PAR in ageing research by reflecting on the social, cultural and political contexts of doing PAR with diverse sets of older people.

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Participatory action research on webs of caring in the digital age across four European countries10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0020Quality in Ageing and Older Adults2023-10-24© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedMiranda LeontowitschAivita PutninaMarcus AnderssonCharlotta NiemistöRafaela WernyHanna SjögrenIlze MileikoKārlis LakševicsArtūrs PokšānsMāra NeikenaLīna OrsteCamilla MalmFrank OswaldJeff HearnClary KrekulaQuality in Ageing and Older Adults2512023-10-2410.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0020https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0020/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Participatory action research and empowerment of nursing home residentshttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-08-2023-0053/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThe purpose of this paper is to discuss participatory action research with staff, residents and relatives contributed to the residents’ quality of life through the development of an inclusive praxis in a public nursing home in Denmark. The project addressed the residents’ reports about a lack of influence in their everyday lives. The project used future-creating workshops as an important methodological tool. Theoretical concepts about developing a social reflexive and colletive morally obliging praxis were central to frame democratic learning and acting. The theoretical concepts of empowerment and capability were also applied. This paper will outline the methods and the results obtained. Learning processes were initiated, enabling staff to respectfully engage in dialogue with residents and their relatives about their needs and wishes. The development of a democratic knowledge-building process was established based on the perspectives of the residents, relatives and staff. In conclusion, the project contributed to the development of a more reflective and democratic praxis focused on empowering the residents as the primary “stakeholders” in the daily life of the nursing home. The research paper is based on the authors’ own research.Participatory action research and empowerment of nursing home residents
Annette Bilfeldt, Marianne Mahler
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp.33-43

The purpose of this paper is to discuss participatory action research with staff, residents and relatives contributed to the residents’ quality of life through the development of an inclusive praxis in a public nursing home in Denmark. The project addressed the residents’ reports about a lack of influence in their everyday lives.

The project used future-creating workshops as an important methodological tool. Theoretical concepts about developing a social reflexive and colletive morally obliging praxis were central to frame democratic learning and acting. The theoretical concepts of empowerment and capability were also applied. This paper will outline the methods and the results obtained.

Learning processes were initiated, enabling staff to respectfully engage in dialogue with residents and their relatives about their needs and wishes. The development of a democratic knowledge-building process was established based on the perspectives of the residents, relatives and staff. In conclusion, the project contributed to the development of a more reflective and democratic praxis focused on empowering the residents as the primary “stakeholders” in the daily life of the nursing home.

The research paper is based on the authors’ own research.

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Participatory action research and empowerment of nursing home residents10.1108/QAOA-08-2023-0053Quality in Ageing and Older Adults2023-12-19© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedAnnette BilfeldtMarianne MahlerQuality in Ageing and Older Adults2512023-12-1910.1108/QAOA-08-2023-0053https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-08-2023-0053/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Involving older adults and unpaid carers in the research cycle: reflections on implementing the UK national standards for public involvement into practicehttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0019/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThis paper aims to share how the Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research co-designs research within a national programme of work to improve the lives of older adults and those affected by dementia. Through examples of this work, the authors identify the barriers and enablers to participatory approaches and lessons to inform future involvement activities. This study reflects on implementing the UK National Standards for Public Involvement into practice. Of international relevance, the observations span the research process from research prioritisation and design to research implementation and knowledge exchange. This study demonstrates the importance of using a relational approach, working toward a common purpose and engaging in meaningful dialogue. Only through offering choice and flexibility and actively learning from one another can co-design lead to synergistic relationships that benefit everyone. Key implications for researchers engaged in patient and public involvement are be receptive to other people’s views and acknowledge expertise of those with lived experience alongside those with academic expertise. Training, resources and time are required to effectively support involvement and meaningful relationships. A nominated contact person enables trust and mutual understanding to develop. This is an ongoing collective learning experience that should be embedded throughout the entire research process. This paper demonstrates how the standards are implemented with people who are often excluded from research to influence a national programme of work.Involving older adults and unpaid carers in the research cycle: reflections on implementing the UK national standards for public involvement into practice
Catrin Hedd Jones, Diane Seddon, Katherine Algar-Skaife, Carol Maddock, Stephanie Green
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp.44-55

This paper aims to share how the Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research co-designs research within a national programme of work to improve the lives of older adults and those affected by dementia. Through examples of this work, the authors identify the barriers and enablers to participatory approaches and lessons to inform future involvement activities.

This study reflects on implementing the UK National Standards for Public Involvement into practice. Of international relevance, the observations span the research process from research prioritisation and design to research implementation and knowledge exchange.

This study demonstrates the importance of using a relational approach, working toward a common purpose and engaging in meaningful dialogue. Only through offering choice and flexibility and actively learning from one another can co-design lead to synergistic relationships that benefit everyone.

Key implications for researchers engaged in patient and public involvement are be receptive to other people’s views and acknowledge expertise of those with lived experience alongside those with academic expertise. Training, resources and time are required to effectively support involvement and meaningful relationships. A nominated contact person enables trust and mutual understanding to develop. This is an ongoing collective learning experience that should be embedded throughout the entire research process.

This paper demonstrates how the standards are implemented with people who are often excluded from research to influence a national programme of work.

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Involving older adults and unpaid carers in the research cycle: reflections on implementing the UK national standards for public involvement into practice10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0019Quality in Ageing and Older Adults2023-12-26© 2023 Catrin Hedd Jones, Diane Seddon, Katherine Algar-Skaife, Carol Maddock and Stephanie Green.Catrin Hedd JonesDiane SeddonKatherine Algar-SkaifeCarol MaddockStephanie GreenQuality in Ageing and Older Adults2512023-12-2610.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0019https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0019/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Catrin Hedd Jones, Diane Seddon, Katherine Algar-Skaife, Carol Maddock and Stephanie Green.http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode
Interventions to promote ageing in place: developing the Village model in Manchesterhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0022/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThe Village model, most extensively developed in the USA, is an innovative response to ageing populations and older adults who wish to remain living independently within their community. The “Urban Villages” participatory action research study aimed to test the potential of the Village model to work with groups of older adults in two economically deprived, inner-city neighbourhoods in Manchester, UK. Participatory methods were used to work with residents to, first, adapt the Village model to the Manchester setting, and second, to develop and deliver community projects that supported ageing in place. The study aimed to involve marginalised individuals and groups in the co-design, leadership and implementation of the projects. Ethnographic methods were applied to observe and reflect on the development of “Urban Villages”. Interviews and focus groups were organised to gather the views of the residents involved in the community projects. Residents were supported to develop and test seven projects, all aimed at reducing social isolation and supporting ageing in place. The study provides new insights into challenges related to co-production with older people in deprived neighbourhoods. These challenges are presented under the following headings: individual capacity and expectations; collective capacity including communication and knowledge; and the capacity of place. To date, only a limited amount of literature is available showing how co-production with older adults can be realised when working with marginalised groups and deprived communities. The paper explores the potential of participatory approaches to develop age-friendly initiatives through strengthening the capacity of older adults to age in place.Interventions to promote ageing in place: developing the Village model in Manchester
Patty Doran, Mhorag Goff, Chris Phillipson
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp.56-67

The Village model, most extensively developed in the USA, is an innovative response to ageing populations and older adults who wish to remain living independently within their community. The “Urban Villages” participatory action research study aimed to test the potential of the Village model to work with groups of older adults in two economically deprived, inner-city neighbourhoods in Manchester, UK.

Participatory methods were used to work with residents to, first, adapt the Village model to the Manchester setting, and second, to develop and deliver community projects that supported ageing in place. The study aimed to involve marginalised individuals and groups in the co-design, leadership and implementation of the projects. Ethnographic methods were applied to observe and reflect on the development of “Urban Villages”. Interviews and focus groups were organised to gather the views of the residents involved in the community projects.

Residents were supported to develop and test seven projects, all aimed at reducing social isolation and supporting ageing in place. The study provides new insights into challenges related to co-production with older people in deprived neighbourhoods. These challenges are presented under the following headings: individual capacity and expectations; collective capacity including communication and knowledge; and the capacity of place.

To date, only a limited amount of literature is available showing how co-production with older adults can be realised when working with marginalised groups and deprived communities. The paper explores the potential of participatory approaches to develop age-friendly initiatives through strengthening the capacity of older adults to age in place.

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Interventions to promote ageing in place: developing the Village model in Manchester10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0022Quality in Ageing and Older Adults2023-07-25© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedPatty DoranMhorag GoffChris PhillipsonQuality in Ageing and Older Adults2512023-07-2510.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0022https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0022/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
…And (epistemic) justice for all: a cautionary tale of knowledge inequality in participatory researchhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0021/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestSignificant funding has been made available in the UK for social, behavioural and design research that aims to improve health and wellbeing for older adults. The growing importance and use of participatory and co-creative approaches in this field not only reflects a general turn in social research but also seeks to redress power imbalances between researchers and researched. This paper aims to use Miranda Fricker’s concept of “epistemic injustice” as a lens to describe the author’s experience with one such project, and highlight the cautions and considerations that must be made when navigating, handling and amalgamating “other people’s knowledge”. Personal and theoretical reflection. Primary data for this paper consists of first-hand insider observations on how different forms of knowledge were treated in an interdisciplinary, intersectoral participatory research context. Some participatory studies are hampered by insufficient consideration for a range of ways of thinking, including between researchers and participants, younger and older adults, different academic disciplines or academia and industry. This can harm project integrity and outcomes, potentially eroding trust in academic research. By reflecting on a recent participatory study in healthy ageing, this paper outlines a theoretical basis to increase the benefits of working with different stakeholders across health and care, design, business and academia. It concludes by suggesting ways that researchers might address epistemic injustice, and so recognise and properly value the range of knowledge types encountered in participatory research.…And (epistemic) justice for all: a cautionary tale of knowledge inequality in participatory research
Andrew Fletcher
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp.68-79

Significant funding has been made available in the UK for social, behavioural and design research that aims to improve health and wellbeing for older adults. The growing importance and use of participatory and co-creative approaches in this field not only reflects a general turn in social research but also seeks to redress power imbalances between researchers and researched. This paper aims to use Miranda Fricker’s concept of “epistemic injustice” as a lens to describe the author’s experience with one such project, and highlight the cautions and considerations that must be made when navigating, handling and amalgamating “other people’s knowledge”.

Personal and theoretical reflection. Primary data for this paper consists of first-hand insider observations on how different forms of knowledge were treated in an interdisciplinary, intersectoral participatory research context.

Some participatory studies are hampered by insufficient consideration for a range of ways of thinking, including between researchers and participants, younger and older adults, different academic disciplines or academia and industry. This can harm project integrity and outcomes, potentially eroding trust in academic research.

By reflecting on a recent participatory study in healthy ageing, this paper outlines a theoretical basis to increase the benefits of working with different stakeholders across health and care, design, business and academia. It concludes by suggesting ways that researchers might address epistemic injustice, and so recognise and properly value the range of knowledge types encountered in participatory research.

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…And (epistemic) justice for all: a cautionary tale of knowledge inequality in participatory research10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0021Quality in Ageing and Older Adults2023-09-05© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedAndrew FletcherQuality in Ageing and Older Adults2512023-09-0510.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0021https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-03-2023-0021/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Perceptions of older people about the use of cell phones in Argentina: a contribution from the gerontotechnological perspectivehttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-06-2023-0042/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestThe purpose of this paper is to describe the perceptions that older people in Argentina have about the use of cell phones and to analyze their influence on user behavior. At the same time, it was intended to analyze whether sociodemographic factors influence these perceptions. The authors conducted a study with a non-experimental, cross-sectional and cross-correlational design; a non-probabilistic sample of 138 intentionally selected older people was chosen. The frequency and years of cell phone use, as well as the applications used, are influenced by the perceptions that older people have about cell phone use. In addition, it was found that age, gender and socio-educational level determine the perceptions that older people have about cell phone use. This research has implications for interventions aimed at improving older people’s functional health. Understanding the perceptions of older people in relation to technology will enable the enhancement of its utility to foster an autonomous lifestyle and social integration in old age.Perceptions of older people about the use of cell phones in Argentina: a contribution from the gerontotechnological perspective
Elsa Araceli Revollo Sarmiento, Deisy Krzemien, Maria Celeste López Moreno, Leticia Vivas
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-

The purpose of this paper is to describe the perceptions that older people in Argentina have about the use of cell phones and to analyze their influence on user behavior. At the same time, it was intended to analyze whether sociodemographic factors influence these perceptions.

The authors conducted a study with a non-experimental, cross-sectional and cross-correlational design; a non-probabilistic sample of 138 intentionally selected older people was chosen.

The frequency and years of cell phone use, as well as the applications used, are influenced by the perceptions that older people have about cell phone use. In addition, it was found that age, gender and socio-educational level determine the perceptions that older people have about cell phone use.

This research has implications for interventions aimed at improving older people’s functional health. Understanding the perceptions of older people in relation to technology will enable the enhancement of its utility to foster an autonomous lifestyle and social integration in old age.

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Perceptions of older people about the use of cell phones in Argentina: a contribution from the gerontotechnological perspective10.1108/QAOA-06-2023-0042Quality in Ageing and Older Adults2024-01-30© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedElsa Araceli Revollo SarmientoDeisy KrzemienMaria Celeste López MorenoLeticia VivasQuality in Ageing and Older Adultsahead-of-printahead-of-print2024-01-3010.1108/QAOA-06-2023-0042https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-06-2023-0042/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
The relationship between older adults’ perceptions of ageing and depression: a systematic reviewhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-07-2022-0044/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestPerceptions of ageing towards the self and towards others can positively and negatively impact an older adult’s mental wellbeing. This paper aims to consolidate literature examining the relationship between perceptions of ageing and depression in older adults to inform both practice and policy for older adult mental health services. Quantitative research articles examining perceptions of ageing and depression in older adults were identified through searches on three electronical databases, alongside forward and backwards citation searches. A total of 14 articles involving 31,211 participants were identified. Greater negative attitudes towards ageing were associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms and greater positive attitudes towards ageing were associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms or higher levels of happiness. However, the causal direction of this relationship could not be determined. Studies demonstrated that perceptions of ageing also act as a moderator in the relationship between depression and health status, hopelessness and personality traits. Future research should attempt to examine the relationship between perceptions of ageing and depression in older adults to attempt to identify the causal direction of this relationship. This is the only systematic review the authors are aware of consolidating literature which explores the relationship between older adults’ perceptions of ageing and depression. It is hoped that these findings will be able to inform both policy and practice to improve older adults’ care and support for depression.The relationship between older adults’ perceptions of ageing and depression: a systematic review
Gemma Hartley, Jack Purrington
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-

Perceptions of ageing towards the self and towards others can positively and negatively impact an older adult’s mental wellbeing. This paper aims to consolidate literature examining the relationship between perceptions of ageing and depression in older adults to inform both practice and policy for older adult mental health services.

Quantitative research articles examining perceptions of ageing and depression in older adults were identified through searches on three electronical databases, alongside forward and backwards citation searches. A total of 14 articles involving 31,211 participants were identified.

Greater negative attitudes towards ageing were associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms and greater positive attitudes towards ageing were associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms or higher levels of happiness. However, the causal direction of this relationship could not be determined. Studies demonstrated that perceptions of ageing also act as a moderator in the relationship between depression and health status, hopelessness and personality traits. Future research should attempt to examine the relationship between perceptions of ageing and depression in older adults to attempt to identify the causal direction of this relationship.

This is the only systematic review the authors are aware of consolidating literature which explores the relationship between older adults’ perceptions of ageing and depression. It is hoped that these findings will be able to inform both policy and practice to improve older adults’ care and support for depression.

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The relationship between older adults’ perceptions of ageing and depression: a systematic review10.1108/QAOA-07-2022-0044Quality in Ageing and Older Adults2023-12-19© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedGemma HartleyJack PurringtonQuality in Ageing and Older Adultsahead-of-printahead-of-print2023-12-1910.1108/QAOA-07-2022-0044https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-07-2022-0044/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited
Cognitive functioning and life satisfaction as predictors of subjective health complaints in elderly peoplehttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-08-2023-0055/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestEffective cognitive functioning elucidates the orchestrated interplay of diverse mental faculties in addressing daily tasks, potentially indicative of an improved state of an individual’s health. Linked to this is the potential role of life satisfaction, which may aid individuals in better managing their health-related challenges. The purpose this study is to examine whether the cognitive functioning and life satisfaction levels of elderly individuals serve as predictors of their subjective health complaints. The research involved a cohort of 126 elderly community residents. The assessment tools used encompassed a socio-demographic questionnaire, the mini-mental state examination (MMSE), the scale of subjective health complaints and a life satisfaction scale. The findings reveal that both cognitive functioning and life satisfaction are predictive variables for subjective health complaints, validated in both the original sample and simulated samples. This study’s innovation lies in highlighting the importance of cognitive functioning and life satisfaction among the elderly population as explanatory factors for subjective health complaints. Consequently, these dimensions warrant consideration in specialized intervention programs aimed at promoting the health and quality of life among the elderly.Cognitive functioning and life satisfaction as predictors of subjective health complaints in elderly people
Lídia Serra, Luís Silva
Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-

Effective cognitive functioning elucidates the orchestrated interplay of diverse mental faculties in addressing daily tasks, potentially indicative of an improved state of an individual’s health. Linked to this is the potential role of life satisfaction, which may aid individuals in better managing their health-related challenges. The purpose this study is to examine whether the cognitive functioning and life satisfaction levels of elderly individuals serve as predictors of their subjective health complaints.

The research involved a cohort of 126 elderly community residents. The assessment tools used encompassed a socio-demographic questionnaire, the mini-mental state examination (MMSE), the scale of subjective health complaints and a life satisfaction scale.

The findings reveal that both cognitive functioning and life satisfaction are predictive variables for subjective health complaints, validated in both the original sample and simulated samples.

This study’s innovation lies in highlighting the importance of cognitive functioning and life satisfaction among the elderly population as explanatory factors for subjective health complaints. Consequently, these dimensions warrant consideration in specialized intervention programs aimed at promoting the health and quality of life among the elderly.

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Cognitive functioning and life satisfaction as predictors of subjective health complaints in elderly people10.1108/QAOA-08-2023-0055Quality in Ageing and Older Adults2023-12-13© 2023 Emerald Publishing LimitedLídia SerraLuís SilvaQuality in Ageing and Older Adultsahead-of-printahead-of-print2023-12-1310.1108/QAOA-08-2023-0055https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/QAOA-08-2023-0055/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited