bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
EXPLORING THE WITHIN-PERSON RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DAILY DISCRIMINATION AND DAILY STRESS REACTIVITY
Authors: Maras Jessica , Leger Kate 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Experiencing discrimination has been associated with a variety of negative impacts such as poorer health and well-being. Some research has shown that those who experienced discrimination at an initial timepoint were more likely to have poorer health and well-being outcomes 20 years later through the mediating role of threat appraisals and stress reactivity. Research has demonstrated a link between experiencing discrimination and affective reactions to everyday stressful experiences, however, these associations have only been studied at the between-person level. For the current study, we examined the within-person relationship in daily stress reactivity in relation to experiencing discrimination on a daily basis over the course of 20 years. Participants (n = 1,315) completed waves 1 to 3 of the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) survey with each wave about 10 years apart in which participants were asked to self-report their daily discrimination. Participants also completed the National Study of Daily Experiences (NSDE) which was a daily diary design over 8 consecutive days asking about their daily stress reactivity. Results found that during timepoints when people experienced greater than their average level of discrimination, they also reacted more negatively to daily stressful events (b = .002, 95% CI [0.001, 0.002]). These results are particularly striking because they show that within-person changes in reported discrimination are related to changes in affective responses to daily stressors. These findings suggest that experiencing discrimination is related to greater reactivity to daily stressors, which may lead to worse physical and mental health over time.
WHAT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE FEELING OF MEANINGFULNESS? A STUDY OF SWEDES AGED 76–101 YEARS
Authors: Kåreholt Ingemar , Af Ekenstam Amelie Bergström 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Sense of coherence (SOC) reflects the coping capacity to deal with everyday life stressors and consists of comprehensibility, manageability and meaningfulness. Meaningfulness is the motivational component and sometimes considered the most important part in SOC. Meaningfulness is about the extent to which a person feels that life has an emotional meaning. Meaningfulness is important in aging since many old people suffer from health problems and meaningfulness is important for coping. We examine which factors that are important for the feeling of meaningfulness in a nationally representative random sample of 777 Swedes aged 76-101 years. Meaningfulness is measured with a single item question “Do you usually feel that your daily life is a source of personal satisfaction?”. 11% answered “no”, 20% “yes, sometimes”, 59% “yes, often”. Analyzed with ordered logistic regressions. Control variables: sex, age, education, frailty index, mobility, and psychological wellbeing. Mobility and psychological wellbeing were significant and kept in the analyses, The main independent variables were having a faith (or philosophy), cultural, intellectual, outdoor activities and the social variables loneliness, social contacts outside home, social relations to relatives and friends, contact with children/grandchildren, and phone contacts with children/grandchildren. The social variables were analyzed simultaneously. Loneliness, social relations to relatives and friends, phone contacts with children/grandchildren were significant as well as all other main independent variables. Analyzed simultaneously, controlled for each other, mobility and psychological wellbeing, faith, loneliness, social relations to relatives/friends, and contacts with children/grandchildren were significant. This indicates that these factors are important for meaningfulness in old age.
A LONGITUDINAL EXAMINATION OF SEXUAL SATISFACTION ACROSS ADULTHOOD IN MIDUS
Authors: Slayday Riki , Sliwinski Martin , Almeida David 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Sexuality is fundamental to the human experience and midlife is a transition period in adulthood where sexual changes often occur. Sexual satisfaction (SS) in midlife and older adulthood is still under studied. However, researchers have found a more pronounced decline in SS among women compared to men beginning in late midlife or early old age. The purpose of the present study was to examine how sexual satisfaction changes across adulthood (20-92 years) and at what ages women and men differ on their ratings of sexual satisfaction. Participants were from waves 1, 2, and 3 of MIDUS (n=2,348; Mage=54.34 years). SS was operationalized using “How would you rate the sexual aspect of your life these days,” with a scale from 0 to 10 where 0 means “the worst possible situation” and 10 means “the best possible situation”. Time-varying effect modeling (TVEM) revealed that there was an overall linear decline until the early 60s, then the decline steepened. Men and women did not differ from ages 20 to 44. However, around age 45, men (β=5.95; CI:5.83,6.07) began reporting significantly greater SS than women (β=5.62; CI:5.45,5.74), which lasted almost four decades. At age 84, women (β=3.36; CI:2.94,3.78) reported significantly greater satisfaction then men (β=3.32; CI:2.89,3.74). On average, SS declined with age. Women reported lower SS than men for almost four decades (ages 40-80); however, women reported higher satisfaction than men starting in their early eighties. No studies have examined SS across adulthood or gender differences in SS using TVEM.
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF OLDER MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN IN THE CHINESE POPULATION
Authors: Chan Alex Siu Wing , Yan Elsie 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Older men who have sex with men (OMSM) experience discrimination based on their age and sexual orientation, which presents major challenges to their health. Existing studies have examined discrimination experienced by younger MSM. This study aims to examine the discrimination experienced by OMSM in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The eligible participants for this research comprised OMSM aged over 60 years. The demographic information of the participants was collected. Particularly, the General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12), Personal Social Capital Scale (PSCS), Perceived Acceptance Scale (PAS), and Global Index on Legal Recognition of Homosexual Orientation (GIRLHO) scales were used to assess psychological well-being, discrimination, social capital, perceived acceptance, and legal inclusion. Discrimination differs across PRC, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (F(2, 450) = 112.07, p &lt; .001), and it also has a negative impact on psychological well-being (B = -1.16, p &lt;.001). Social capital was found to have a negative impact on psychological well-being (B = -3.38, p &lt; 0.001), and a positive impact on legal inclusion (B = 1.55, p&lt; 0.001). Lastly, social acceptance has a positive impact on psychological well-being (B = 0.52, p = .035). This study provides new insights into the negative impact of discrimination on the psychological health of OMSM and mitigating factors representing the positive effects. However, future studies are necessary to bridge the literature gap regarding the associations between the different factors described in this study.
LINKING ACES TO LIFE APPRAISAL AMONG OLDER WOMEN IN CORRECTIONAL CUSTODY
Authors: Barnett Brianna , Bishop Alexander , Randall Kevin 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), forgiveness, social support, and valuation of life were assessed for older women (45 years of age and older; N = 157) and younger women (those less than 45 years of age: N = 386) in custody in Oklahoma. The Model of Developmental Adaptation led to a path analysis with positive valuation of life or the developmental outcome regressed on proximal influences assessed by mediating variables, social provisions, and forgiveness, and these on the distal predictor, adverse childhood experiences. All endogenous measures were controlled for age, race, marital status, education, and crime type. Using Mplus 8.8 and an estimator that provides parameter estimates and a chi-square test statistic robust to non-normality, the study found that the model fit well for both age group. For the older women, 41% of the developmental outcome, positive valuation of life was explained; whereas for the younger women, 30% was explained. In addition, the standardized path from ACEs to Forgiveness not significant for either the younger or older women. However, for the younger women, ACEs was negatively associated with social provisions (β = -.109, p = .035). In addition, a significant indirect effect was found for the path from ACEs to valuation of life through social provisions (-.03, p = .026, one-tailed). Results have implications relative to how forensic psychologists, correctional case managers, and social workers support the mental health needs of women aging-in-custody. Further discussion will highlight strategies to reduce the impact of ACEs and improve quality-of-life.
LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF ADULT SIBLING RELATIONSHIP AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING: THE ROLE OF CHILDHOOD MALTREATMENT
Authors: Kong Jooyoung , Homan Kristin , Goldberg Jaime 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Objectives
For many older adults, siblings serve as a source of companionship and support. This study examined a) the longitudinal association between sibling relationship quality and psychological well-being among older adults and b) whether the association would differ by childhood maltreatment.

Methods
We used three-wave data from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study. Latent growth curve modeling was conducted to examine the associations between perceived sibling closeness and the psychological well-being of 4,736 older adults.

Results
Our findings showed that the trajectory of perceived sibling closeness differed between older adults who experienced childhood maltreatment and those who did not. Perceived sibling closeness was lower at baseline for those who experienced maltreatment and did not change over time, whereas perceived sibling closeness increased over time for those who did not experience maltreatment. Further, older adults who reported greater sibling closeness over time showed less of a decline in psychological well-being. The longitudinal associations between perceived sibling closeness and psychological well-being did not differ between the maltreated and non-maltreated groups.

Discussion
Childhood maltreatment was found to have long-term negative effects on the emotional quality of sibling relationships in late adulthood. More research is needed to explore potential mechanisms that explain these lifelong associations.
GENERATING OLDER ACTIVE LIVES DIGITALLY (GOALD) THROUGH SPORT-BASED REMINISCENCE
Authors: Haynes Richard , Ritchie John , Tomaz Simone 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
How do digitally-delivered meaningful activities, such as sport-based reminiscence, influence older people’s health and well-being and intergenerational relationships? Developing and strengthening older people’s ’connectivities’ through their links with community, resources and meaningful activities is a key aspect of supporting healthy ageing and reducing health inequalities in later life. Sport-based reminiscence has become an established activity to facilitate social connectivity and increasingly, digital connectivity, which can support an individual’s sense of health and well-being. This paper reports on research undertaken within a three-year research programme on ’Connectivity and Digital Design for Promoting Health and Well-being Across Generations, Places and Spaces’ focusing on research conducted with four community-based co-production groups in Scotland. The qualitative research was developed with a stakeholder advisory group and co-production groups in care homes and in community. Data was gathered from recording of meetings and researcher observations thematically analysed to document shared experiences of digitally enabled sport reminiscence over a ten month period. We report on the efficacy of live-streamed and digital sport heritage experiences for triggering reminiscence in a hybrid context. We emphasise the need for structured facilitation of hybrid online/in-person reminiscence, which can clearly produce meaningful and enjoyable experiences for older people, and building connectivity.
VIRGINIA BELL: AN ORAL HISTORY OF A GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORKER AND PIONEER IN DEMENTIA CARE
Authors: Pope Natalie , Hossain Mohammad , Gibson Allison 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This presentation highlights the contributions of a gerontological social worker and dementia expert who developed an innovative model of dementia care known as the Best FriendsTM model. Virginia’s story is one of a second-chapter career. She spent most of her adult life raising her five children and supporting her husband, who worked in ministry. At age 62, she graduated with her Master of Social Work and completed her practicum at a newly established center on dementia research (the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging at the University of Kentucky). While this practice experience contributed to her professional trajectory as a gerontological social worker, Virginia draws most heavily on lessons learned from her relationships. Her intersecting identities as a daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother informed her pioneering work in dementia care by teaching her the value of mutuality, hard work, and community. Through several in-depth interviews, this oral history project creates a space for conversation across generations –dialogues between two women, both social workers and gerontologists. The narrator, age 98, reflects on the people and experiences that shaped her approach to caring for people with dementia from a relational-centered approach. The interviewer (age 42) assumes a co-interpreter role with Virginia, documenting what shaped her thinking about dementia. This presentation highlights 1) how oral history can be used to document the experiences and knowledge of social service innovators and 2) Virginia Bell’s unique contribution via the Best Friends model.
DEVELOPMENT AND ACCEPTABILITY OF A MOBILE APP FOR MONITORING EVERYDAY FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES
Authors: Mcvey Ava , Cooper Kalvry , Stephan Abigail , Steele Tatum , Ross Lesley , Phillips Christine 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Subtle changes in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), also termed everyday functional abilities, may be early markers of dementia. However, there are no widely available tools for tracking IADL function, and it is unclear whether such a tool would be used by older adults. The present study investigates older adults’ adherence to a novel mobile app designed to conveniently and cost-effectively monitor IADL function. We also examine participants’ acceptability of the app, including their overall satisfaction, perceived ease of use, benefits and limitations, and suggestions for improvement. Community-dwelling older adults (n=24; Mage=71.63 years) were randomly assigned three different simulated IADL tasks, to complete at specified times, each day for two weeks. Adherence was assessed using app usage data. App perceptions were assessed via survey and individual interview at the end of the two-week study period. Results indicate high adherence, with an average total task completion of 94.2%. Results from follow-up interviews revealed the app was generally perceived as “easy to use” and the assigned tasks could be completed quickly. Participants expressed frustration over app glitches that prevented them from successfully completing tasks and noted the assigned tasks and associated steps to complete were too simplified to be realistic. High adherence rates and general acceptance indicate the app’s potential usefulness. Further research should assess long-term effectiveness and user experience, especially among a more diverse sample. If reliable and valid, such apps could enable early dementia detection, but only if their use is feasible and accepted.
EVERYDAY DIGITAL LITERACY QUESTIONNAIRE (EDLQ): DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION FOR KOREAN OLDER ADULTS
Authors: Shin Jiyoung , Choi Jiyeon , Choi Seongmi , Song Kijun , Kim Heejung , Choi Mona , Kim Yesol 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Aging in the digitalizing society demands digital literacy, a core competency that involves identifying, evaluating, and communicating information using various digital devices or relevant programs. This study aimed to develop the Everyday Digital Literacy Questionnaire [EDLQ], a scale to assess digital literacy, and to evaluate its psychometric properties among community-dwelling older adults in South Korea. The EDLQ was developed using an instrument development design. A nationwide survey was conducted in 1,016 community-dwelling older adults aged 60 to 94 years. To evaluate psychometric properties, following analyses were conducted in two randomly selected subsamples (n=508 per each): internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha), construct validity (exploratory factor analysis [EFA] and confirmatory factor analysis [CFA]), and concurrent validity with the eHealth Literacy Scale (e-HEALS). Among initial 30 items of the EDLQ, 22 items with a 3-factor solution showed 77% of explained variance in total. The subscales includes “Information and Communication” (9 items), “Contents Creation and Management” (4 items) and “Safety and Security” (9 items). CFA was conducted with this 3-factor solution (χ²/df=1.675, CFI=0.997, TLI=0.997, RMSEA=0.036, SRMR=0.050, CR=0.903-0.959, AVE=0.699−0.724, r²=0.616−0.773). Concurrent validity with the e-HEALS demonstrated a strong correlation (r=0.75). The Cronbach’s α coefficient was .98. Our study findings suggest psychometric properties of the 22-item EDLQ is valid and reliable to assess digital literacy for everyday technology use in Korean older adults. The EDLQ will be useful while developing technology-based interventions for community-dwelling older adults.
HAS THE RACIAL/ETHNIC DIGITAL DIVIDE AMONG OLDER COMMUNITY DWELLERS DEEPENED OR IMPROVED IN THE 2010S?
Authors: Chen Xiayu , Peet J Zak , Gu Danan , Wang Kun 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
After the rapid societal and technological changes that occurred during the 2010s, it is unclear whether the racial/ethnic digital divide has deepened or improved. Guided by critical race theory, this study aims to examine trends of the racial/ethnic effect on the first- and second-level digital divide and how race/ethnicity interacts with gender and education. Data from three rounds (2011, 2015, and 2019) of the National Health and Ageing Trend Study were used in this study. Older community dwellers with normal cognition were included (2011: n = 5214; 2015: n = 5543; and 2019: n = 3242). The first-level digital divide was measured by Internet access. The second-level digital divide was measured by the usage of six online activities. Using weighted multiple logistic regressions, we found that race/ethnicity became not significantly associated with the first-level digital divide in 2019 but was consistently associated with the second-level divide. Neither gender nor education moderated the first-level digital divide association across the three years. For the second-level digital divide, education moderated the racial/ethnic digital divide on online grocery shopping and banking in 2011 and 2015 but not in 2019; by contrast, education’s moderation effects on buying prescriptions, contacting health providers, and getting health information online were significant in 2015 and 2019. No general trends were found for the moderation effect of gender on the second-level digital divide. Racial/ethnic gaps in the first-level but not the second-level digital divide were alleviated. More interventions should be provided for racial/ethnic minorities, especially those with low education.
HEALTH CONDITIONS, CONTROL BELIEFS, AND ATTITUDINAL BELIEFS OF USING TECHNOLOGY IN LOW-INCOME OLDER ADULTS
Authors: Ojo Eunice Oladepe , Thiamwong Ladda , Xie Rui , Lighthall Nichole , Park Joon-Hyuk , Loerzel Victoria , Stout Jeffrey 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Integrating assistive technologies into fall prevention interventions could improve health outcomes, but older adults in low-income settings face greater challenges with technology use due to factors such as cost, access, and location. We examined the acceptance of technology in low-income older adults and the factors associated with their acceptance. In this cross-sectional study, 126 adults aged 60 years and older agreed to participate in the study. Three technologies, including a BTrack balance system (BBS), bioimpedance measurement device (InBody), and activity monitoring device (Actigraphs) were used to assess fall risk. The Senior Technology Acceptance (STA) was used to assess the acceptance of technology. STA consists of four domains with 14 items (1-10 rating scale). The Pearson correlation test was used to determine the correlation between STA scores, fall risk, and demographic factors. We found a significant correlation between STA and the CDC’s STEADI fall risk score (r = 0.3, p = 0.00075); between STA and education (r = 0.26, p = 0.0042); and between STA and age (r = -0.32, p = 0.00031). Participants had the highest mean STA scores to the lowest mean scores as follows: health conditions (41.9 ± 5.8), control beliefs (30.1 ± 8.1), attitudinal beliefs (20.9 ± 8.2), and gerontological anxiety (8.3 ± 5.7). The use of technology is acceptable to low-income older adults but fall risk, education, and age were associated with acceptance. They may benefit from technologically based fall prevention intervention since they have the potential to use technology with low fear expressed toward it.
WHAT FACTORS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH CRITICAL MEDIA LITERACY IN LATER LIFE?
Authors: Park Hayoung , Choi Bomi , Song Si Young , Kang Miseon 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Who consumes new information from the media more critically? This study sought to empirically explore relevant factors associated with critical media literacy in later life. For the analyses, the 2021 Korean Media Panel Survey was utilized and the sample included 2,352 older Korean adults aged 65 and above (M=75.48, SD=7.34, range=65-106). Critical media literacy was measured by the mean of ten questions asking how critically evaluate the facticity, validity, intentions, and usefulness of new information from the media. Possible relevant factors include age, gender, education level, employment status, marital status, income level, and the ability to use digital technology (PC and smartphone). The results from the linear regression analyses showed that age, income level, and the ability to use digital technology were significantly associated with critical media literacy in later life. Older adults who are younger and have higher levels of income and the ability to use digital technology tend to evaluate new information from the media more critically. The findings from this study imply the importance of specialized media literacy education as social policy for older adults, especially those who are older and have lower levels of income and the ability to use digital technology. This study is significant as it empirically examined various factors related to critical media literacy in later life to inform intervention efforts to reduce misperceptions induced by misinformation that is rampant in this “information era”. Future studies are needed to investigate significant factors associated with critical media literacy in later life via various contexts.