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Positive perception of aging is a key predictor of quality-of-life in aging people

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  • Isabelle Ingrand
  • Marc Paccalin
  • Evelyne Liuu
  • Roger Gil
  • Pierre Ingrand

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Objective: We conducted a cross-sectional survey in France in a cohort over 55 years of age to characterize the impact of psychological dimensions on quality-of-life (QoL). Methods: The predictors of QoL in relation with aging were studied using an adapted quality-of-life model, based on emotional, cognitive and physical symptoms, functional status, and general health perception. Adding psychological dimensions such as self-esteem, psychological distress, perceptions of ageing and coping, was hypothesized to improve the QoL model. Responses were analyzed using structural equation modeling and path analysis. Results: The study involved 258 participants, mean age 66.9±7.9 years. Psychological distress and positive perception of aging exhibited the strongest direct impact on QoL (p

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  • Isabelle Ingrand & Marc Paccalin & Evelyne Liuu & Roger Gil & Pierre Ingrand, 2018. "Positive perception of aging is a key predictor of quality-of-life in aging people," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 13(10), pages 1-12, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0204044
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0204044
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