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AGE DIFFERENCES IN CLIMATE CHANGE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS
Authors: Shin Yeonsoo , Kim Giyeon 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Although previous studies show that older adults are vulnerable to the effects of climate change, the actions of older adults to address climate change have not received much attention. The purpose of this study is to investigate age differences in the perception of climate change and the characteristics of pro-environmental behavior. We analyzed cross-sectional data from a nationally representative sample drawn from the 2022 Korea Social Survey. The sample consisted of 15,252 adults, including younger adults (aged 19-34, n=6,132) and older adults (aged 65+, n=9,120). Pro-environmental behavior included the following actions: using public transportation, recycling, reducing the use of disposable products, and saving water and power. T-test and moderation analysis were conducted. Results showed that the younger group was more likely to be aware of climate change than the older group (F=68.022, p&lt; 0.01). However, older adults were less likely than younger adults to make food waste and save water and electricity more (p&lt; 0.01). There were no age differences in recycling, which is a representative environmental protection behavior. Results from a moderation analysis revealed that younger adults made more effort to recycle in the lower level of climate change awareness whereas older adults made more effort to recycle in the higher level (B = .031, p&lt; 0.01). The findings indicate that older adults may play a crucial role in taking action to respond to climate change and suggest that promoting awareness of climate change among older adults could be an effective strategy to encourage pro-environmental behavior.
LONGITUDINAL REPORTS OF NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENT ON COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE AMONG BLACK ADULTS
Authors: Allan Alexa , Gamaldo Alyssa , Thorpe Roland J , Roberts Jennifer D , Evans Michele K , Zonderman Alan B 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Limited research has explored the association between neighborhood environments and cognitive functioning using longitudinal reports of neighborhood quality. The current study examined the longitudinal association between perceived neighborhood characteristics and computerized cognitive performance among Black adults. This study included 584 community-dwelling socioeconomically diverse Black adults (Mage = 56.27, SDage = 8.94; 58% female) from waves 3 & 4 of the Healthy Aging in Neighborhood of Diversity across the Life Span (HANDLS) study. Neighborhood quality was assessed using three scales about built environment disorder (e.g., litter), social cohesion (e.g., close-knit neighborhood), and social control (e.g., neighbors act if fight in front of house). Cognitive functioning was assessed using the computerized Joggle battery. Multivariable linear regression analyses were conducted with each cognitive measure as the outcome measure. Models were adjusted for age, sex, education, reading literacy, poverty status, and depressive symptoms. In the adjusted models, living in a neighborhood with increasing built environment disorder was associated with slower performance (p &lt;.05) on an attention measure. Increasing social cohesion was associated with faster performance (p &lt;.05) on memory, attention, and visual orientation measures. Similarly, increasing social control was associated with faster performance (p &lt;.05) on attention, executive function/reasoning, visual orientation, and speed measures. Additionally, increasing social control was associated with greater number of correct responses (p &lt;.05) on an attention and executive function/reasoning measure. Significant interactions were observed between changes in neighborhood quality and covariates. These findings amplify the importance of understanding how changes in neighborhood quality impact cognitive performance among Black adults.
DIFFERENCES IN CONFORMITY TO MASCULINE NORMS ACROSS AGE COHORTS
Authors: Owsiany Montgomery , Fenstermacher Erika , An Jeongwi , Lohmar Sabine , Fiske Amy 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Conformity to masculine norms is associated with worse mental health among men, but little is known about conformity to masculine norms across the lifespan. Much of the literature on this topic focuses on early adulthood, rarely extending past middle age. Research indicates that attaining hegemonic masculinity becomes more difficult as one ages. One study with Australian young and middle-aged men found that conformity to masculine norms was lower in middle-aged cohorts than in younger cohorts. A study of Canadian men aged 55 years and up found that conformity to masculine norms did not significantly differ between those aged 55-69 and those aged 70+ years. The present study assessed differences in conformity to masculine norms across the adult lifespan. It was hypothesized that scores on the conformity to masculine norms inventory (CMNI) would significantly differ across six age groups and would be lower in older cohorts. The mean CMNI score for males (N = 447) was 60.96 (SD = 19.09) and for females (N = 431) was 47.19 (SD = 15.11). In a one-way ANOVA, scores significantly differed between age cohorts for the male (F(5, 441) = 20.83, p &lt; .001) and female samples (F(5,425) = 14.85, p &lt; .001). Tukey’s HSD test for multiple comparisons revealed that CMNI scores were significantly lower in older cohorts compared to younger cohorts in both males and females. Findings highlight the importance of considering age-related differences in the presentation of masculinity. Future studies should investigate whether differences are related to aging or cohort effects.
DEPRESSIVE TENDENCIES AND NEGATIVE LIFE EVENTS AS PREDICTORS OF HOMEBOUND STATUS AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN JAPAN
Authors: Fujita Koji , Yamazaki Sachiko , Imuta Hiromi , Yong Roseline , Matsunaga Hiroko , Fujiwara Yoshinori 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This study aimed to examine negative life events (NLEs) and depressive tendencies as predictors of homebound status, which poses a risk of long-term frailty in older adults. A population-based cohort study (2018-2020) using self-administered questionnaires was conducted with older adults (65-94 years) in the rural community of Akita Prefecture, Japan. The response rate at the baseline survey in 2018(T1) was 61.5%. About 81.1% (1,048 out of 1,291) of the participants at T1 responded to the follow-up survey in 2020 (T2). Among them, 77.3% (810) were not homebound at T1. After data cleaning, 790 participants’ data were analyzed. A frequency of going out less than once a week was considered a homebound status. In this study, NLEs included 1) loss of a close relative, 2) major illness or injury to oneself, 3) major illness or injury to a family member, 4) financial difficulties, and 5) loss of one’s role (family, workplace, society, others). Depressive tendencies were evaluated using the 6-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (0-24 scale). A K6 score ≥ 9 indicates depressive tendencies. Logistic regression analysis was adjusted for potential confounders. The incidence of being homebound at two years was 10.1% for men and 17.1% for women, with a significant gender difference (p&lt; 0.01). The adjusted odds ratio for depressive tendencies was 3.37 (95%CI= 1.62-7.01) among homebound (vs. non-homebound) individuals. However, the five NLEs were not statistically significant. Our results suggest that depressive tendencies, but not NLEs, can cause older adults to remain housebound.
DO INTERNALIZED AGE STEREOTYPES MEDIATE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VOLUNTEERING AND PURPOSE IN LIFE FOR ADULTS 50+?
Authors: Steward Andrew , Zhu Yating 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The productive aging literature suggests that volunteering plays a crucial role in enhancing psychosocial well-being among older adults. A growing body of research based in stereotype embodiment theory also demonstrates significant negative health impacts of internalized age stereotypes. Yet, limited research explores which social engagement activities may both reduce internalized ageism and enhance psychosocial health as people age. This cross-sectional study investigated whether internalized age stereotypes mediate the relationship between volunteering and a sense of purpose in life for adults 50+. A convenience sample of volunteers (n = 154) 50+ years of age living in the U.S. Mountain West completed a 15-minute, online survey. The independent variable was number of volunteer hours per week (mean = 6.39, SD = 5.47). The dependent variable was purpose in life measured by six items from the positively worded, five-point purpose in life subscale of the Ryff psychological well-being scale (α = .75; mean = 3.93, SD = 0.61). Drawing from the self-stereotypes of aging scale, the indirect effects of five internalized positive (e.g., “wise” and “capable”) and five negative (e.g., “grumpy” and “helpless”) age stereotypes were tested. Results indicate that increased internalized positive, not negative, age stereotypes partially mediated the relationship between volunteer hours and purpose in life while holding constant age, gender, race, functional limitation, education, employment, self-rated health, and previous volunteer experience. The findings suggest that internalizing positive age stereotypes may function as a form of esteem and contribute to an enhanced sense of purpose in later life.
EFFECTS OF CONSERVATIVE VALUES AND AGING KNOWLEDGE ON YOUNG ADULTS’ AGEISM AGAINST OLDER ADULTS
Authors: Muraira Joseph , Hulsman Erin , López Christian , Killingsworth Derek , Bishop Kellee , Lao Jenna , Coldiron Allyson , Barnett Michael 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Ageism – the stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination of individuals solely based on age – is an unfortunately prevalent phenomenon for older adults to experience from young adults, and increased ageism among young adults has been associated with more conservative values and beliefs. Previous interventions to reduce ageism in young adults have focused on increasing knowledge about aging and contact between generations, since greater aging knowledge is associated with decreased ageism. However, recent studies identify multiple forms of ageism, including negative ageism (e.g., beliefs about older adults’ lack of cognitive and physical ability) and positive ageism (e.g., stereotypes of older people as warm and reliable). This study therefore examined the relationships between young adults’ conservative values, aging knowledge, and both negative and positive ageism about older adults. Participants were young adults (N = 459), ages 18 to 25 years (M = 20.10, SD = 1.76), who completed the Relating to Older People Evaluation, Social and Economic Conservatism Scale, and Palmore’s Facts on Aging Quiz in an online survey. Results showed that conservatism was positively associated with negative and positive ageism, while aging knowledge was only negatively associated with negative ageism. Hierarchical regressions found that aging knowledge explained significant variance in negative ageism when controlling for conservatism, but only conservatism explained variance in positive ageism. These findings suggest that interventions including education on aging for young adults may be able to overcome the negative ageism associated with conservative values, but that positive ageism may not be meaningfully addressed by such education-based interventions.
GRAY HAIR AND PINK SLIPS: AN ANALYSIS OF TWITTER RESPONSES TO GENDERED AGEISM
Authors: Barrett Anne , Bastow Skyler , Dominguez Rachael , Frost Melissa , Michael Cherish , Mimbs Hope , Soulie Brianna 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Popular, long-time Canadian broadcaster, Lisa LaFlamme, was fired in August 2022, with some observers suggesting that CTV National News did not renew her contract because she had “let her hair go gray” during the pandemic. Over the next several months, an international public outcry ensued on Twitter. Our study involved an analysis of over 400 of these tweets. Analyses revealed that over two-thirds of tweets indicated support for LaFlamme’s position, with nearly all the remaining tweets indicating neutral rather than negative positions. Frequent themes in the supportive tweets included assessments of her firing as undeserved and the actions of the news corporation as unjust. Calls to boycott the corporation also appeared. Other themes found in supportive tweets included ageism and sexism; however, references to sexism were somewhat more frequent than those to ageism. A theme appearing not only in supportive but also in neutral or oppositional tweets centered on beauty standards, with supportive tweets more likely to critique these standards’ sexist and ageist underpinnings. Our study extends the literature on gendered ageism by attending to collective responses to it. In contrast, prior studies have focused on individual-level experiences of and responses to gendered ageism. Our study also contributes to the hashtag activism literature, which has given little attention to efforts to dismantle age inequality.
RELATION OF SPECIFIC DOMAINS OF AGING KNOWLEDGE AND CONTACT TO AGEIST ATTITUDES AMONG DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS
Authors: Caskie Grace , Johnson Benjamin , Root Eve 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Knowledge about aging and intergenerational contact were identified in Levy’s (2018) Positive Education about Aging and Contact Experiences (PEACE) model as the two elements that are key to reducing ageist attitudes. Existing empirical literature examining these relationships has primarily focused on undergraduate, rather than graduate, students and has typically operationalized knowledge about aging as a unidimensional construct (i.e., total score). Thus, in this study, we examined how knowledge within three specific domains of aging (psychological, social, biological) as well as quantity of contact with older adults related to ageist attitudes among doctoral psychology students (N=192; age=21-58 years). Participants completed the Contact with Older Adults Scale, Facts about Aging Quiz, Fraboni Scale of Ageism (subscales: Stereotypes, Separation, Affective Attitudes), and Ambivalent Aging Scale (subscales: Hostile Ageism, Benevolent Ageism). Controlling for students’ age and aging coursework, the three knowledge domains and contact together explained between 8%-24% of the variance in the five measures of ageist attitudes. As expected, greater knowledge of psychological aging related to less endorsement of ageist stereotypes and less separation from older adults; however, greater knowledge of biological aging related to more ageist attitudes across all five measures, and greater knowledge of social aging related to more benevolent ageist attitudes. More contact with older adults related to less separation and less negative affect about older adults, but not to the other ageist attitudes measures. Differentiating between domains of aging knowledge produced unique relations with both explicitly negative and ambivalent ageist attitudes, which ageism intervention designers may need to consider.
CONNECTING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY: EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AND MENTAL HEALTH
Authors: Svec Joseph , Ryou Yeon Ji , Lee Jeong Eun 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Social isolation and loneliness among older adults correspond with numerous mental and physical health consequences including but not limited to depression, anxiety, declines in cognitive functioning, and poor health behaviors. More recent research highlights the potential benefits of digital-social communication technology through social networking sites (SNS), communicative technology, and computer or tablet use (Khosravi et al. 2016; Jutai and Tuazon 2022; Neil-Sztramko et al. 2020). However, the efficacy of technology on mental and physical well-being remains obscure, particularly given the often interchangeability of isolation and loneliness concepts. In this research, we examine the extent to which conditions of isolation and feelings of loneliness correspond with depression among older adults. Using data from two waves of Health and Retirement Study (HRS) data in 2018 and 2020 (N = 8,994), we conduct a series of linear regressions of depression scales on both isolation and loneliness as well as their interaction with the use of social technology in communication. Preliminary results suggest that that the use of virtual communications by social networking sites (SNS) moderates the associations between isolation and depression levels, but no such effect is observed in terms of self-perception of loneliness. Moreover, the magnitude of SNS-Isolation and depression linkages differs significantly for family and friends. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on the intersection of technology and psychological well-being among isolated older adults, highlighting the both the potential benefits and limitations of virtual communication for improving health outcomes in older adults.
HOW CAN WE SOLVE THE LONELINESS PROBLEMS WITH INTERGENERATIONAL DIGITAL DIVIDE?
Authors: Lee Yeseul , Song Si Young , Joo Susanna , Kim Hyoun Kyoung 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
As Korean society is rapidly digitalizing and aging, ’the intergenerational digital divide’ due to a large gap in digital skills between the younger and older generations is rising social issues. Lack of digital skills among older adults is likely to make them feel isolated with limited opportunities for social integration in a highly digitalized society. This study examined the extent to which digital skills and intergenerational integration were differently associated with loneliness in Korea between the younger and older generations with the aim of informing efforts to reduce loneliness. The data was collected through an online survey from December 2021 through January 2022. The sample consisted of 315 Korean older adults aged 65 or above and 322 young adults in their 20s. The loneliness with 11 items from Loneliness Scale, digital skills with 4 items from Digital Citizenship Scale, Intergenerational Integration Scale with 30 items and a binary generation variable (young adults=0, older adults=1) were measured. Results from a serial mediation analysis showed that, compared to younger adults, older adults had lower levels of digital skills, which led to low intergenerational integration, which in turn affected loneliness. Findings from two simple mediation paths showed that only digital skills had a significant single mediating role in the association between generation and loneliness but intergenerational integration did not. This study suggests that enhancing digital skills with providing opportunities for online intergenerational interaction can decrease loneliness and associated issues, especially for older adults.
PUBLIC BATH USE AT A JAPANESE SENIOR APARTMENT ASSOCIATED WITH NEIGHBORHOOD RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL SUPPORT
Authors: Takase Mai , Nakamoto Isuzu , Murayama Hiroshi 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The number of older adults who choose to move into senior apartments is increasing in Japan. The development of quality relationships within the senior apartment is important for the healthy aging of the residents. A “public bath” is a unique facility in Japanese senior apartment where residents can interact with each other. Historically, Japan has had a culture of bathing with family and friends in public baths, and the use of this facility is expected to lead to socialization. This study aimed to examine the association between the frequency of public bath use, and neighborhood relationship and social support within a senior apartment. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a senior apartment in February 2022 (Saitama Prefecture, Japan) towards the entire residents (n=185). Frequency of public bath use (once a week or more vs. less than once a week) was used as the independent variable. Neighborhood relationship (can support or talk to each other vs. only light greetings or no relationship) and social support (have vs. do not have social support) within the senior apartment were used as dependent variable. A binary regression analysis (n=117, female=60.7%) revealed that a higher frequency of public bath use associated with deep neighborhood relationship (OR: 7.14, 95% CI: 1.39-36.63) and social support (OR: 3.44, 95% CI: 1.19-9.99). These results suggest the importance of having a public bath in Japanese senior apartment setting. Furthermore, integrating facilities that possess cultural significance at senior apartments could be important for fostering social relationships.
SOCIAL ISOLATION AND COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN OLDER ADULTS WITH DIABETES
Authors: Kim Bohyun , Hu Jie 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Social isolation is a notable influencing factor contributing to cognitive impairment in older adults with diabetes, leading to an increased risk of dementia. As the specific mechanisms by which social isolation affect cognitive health have not been fully understood, it is important to identify the underlying mechanisms. This study aims to examine the pathways between social isolation and the psychological mediators of cognitive impairment in older adults with type 2 diabetes. A secondary data analysis was conducted using the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project Wave 3 Database (2015-2016) of 725 older adults with diabetes aged 60 and over. The Social Disconnectedness Scale, Perceived Isolation Scale, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Perceived Stress Scale were used. Structural equation modeling was employed to investigate the complex interplay of social isolation and psychological mediators with cognitive impairment. Bootstrapping procedures were used to assess significance of indirect effects through psychological mediators. The hypothesized model was supported with adequate fit to the data (CFI=0.90; RMSEA=0.05; SRMR=0.08). Social disconnectedness had an indirect effect on cognitive health through perceived isolation and perceived stress (γ= -0.122, p&lt; 0.01). However, there was no significant indirect effect through anxiety and depressive symptoms. The model provides a framework for developing interventions to reduce cognitive impairment in socially isolated older adults with diabetes. Understanding the pathways between social isolation and cognitive impairment will provide a foundation for controlling modifiable factors to prevent the progression of dementia in older adults with diabetes.