bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
OLDER AGE IS ASSOCIATED WITH MORE COMPLEX PERCEPTIONS OF ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP QUALITY DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
Authors: Shavit Yochai , Estlein Roi , Elran-Barak Roni , Segel-Karpas Dikla 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to mitigate its devastating effects posed unparalleled challenges to romantic relationships. National lockdowns forcing couples to spend long hours in closed quarters were especially straining, yet evidence points to considerable variability in the effect of the pandemic on relationship quality. Drawing on socioemotional selectivity theory, we examined age differences in perceptions of romantic relationship quality as one source of insight into this variability. During the first lockdown in Israel, 280 adults aged 25-81 reported positive and negative qualities of their romantic relationships. Of these, 105 participants completed the survey again once lockdown restrictions were lifted. Contrary to our hypotheses based on socioemotional selectivity theory, we found no evidence for age differences in the effect of the lockdown on perceptions of relationship quality. In addition, the lockdown did not influence participants’ positive and negative perceptions of their romantic partners. However, we found that whereas people of all ages represent positive and negative qualities of their romantic partners as separate constructs, the negative association between the two is weaker for older adults compared to younger adults during (but not after) the lockdown. This finding suggests that in stressful times, older adults are better able to avoid negative perceptions clouding positive perceptions and see positive aspects of relationships with romantic partners in the face of negative ones. Findings extend evidence for age associations with complex emotional experiences to emotional aspects of interpersonal relationships and may inform potential interventions for improving romantic relationships during stressful times.
SOCIAL RELATIONSHIP TRAJECTORIES AND HEALTH OUTCOMES IN LATER LIFE
Authors: Xu Yingzhi 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Many studies have demonstrated the strong causal association between social relationships and health. Research acknowledges social relationships as a “double-edged” phenomenon—social support favors longevity, while social strain fosters disadvantages in health. However, little research has investigated how social support and social strain develop over the life course. The growth mixture model (GMM) and four waves of the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) were used to identify group-based trajectories of perceived social support and social strain from four categories of social connections: spouse, children, family, and friends. Ordinal logistic regression was employed to examine the degree of exposure to social support and social strain and their effects on physical and psychological health among older populations in the U.S. Four classes of support trajectories involving children, family, and friends, three classes of spousal support trajectories, four classes of strain trajectories involving spouses, children, and friends, and two classes of friend strain trajectories were identified. The majority of older adults have experienced stable high social support and low social strain from four categories of social connections. As an emotionally closer tie, the perceived social support and social strain from spouses are highest among the four categories. Friends provide the second highest social support, while they are the lowest in terms of social strain as a weaker tie. People perceived stable high social support, and low social strain have better psychological health compared to other groups. The findings revealed the social support and strain patterns of different social connections and related health consequences.
SOCIALLY ACTIVE OR ISOLATED? OLDER COMMUNITY-DWELLING ITALIANS’ EXPERIENCES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Barrett Anne , Fattorini Eliana , Consolandi Monica 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Media coverage of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic emphasized their experiences of social isolation – a risk that pre-dated the pandemic but was magnified by it. A focus on older adults’ pandemic-induced isolation also is evident in gerontological research. This depiction, however, may not capture the complexity of older adults’ experiences during the pandemic. Our study examined this topic using semi-structured interviews that were conducted with participants in a senior center in a mid-sized northern Italian city in May 2022 (n=23). Our analysis revealed that the pandemic had some negative effects on older adults’ social relationships; however, it also identified strategies that older adults used to maintain and even enhance their connections with others. Participants described reduced in-person interaction with family and friends, stemming from less daily interaction and the cancellation of family gatherings. They compensated for these losses, to some degree, with regular phone and video calls. Participants also described permanently strained relationships with family members and friends, often the result of differing views of COVID-19 vaccines. The pandemic’s challenges, however, enhanced other social relationships through exchanges of moral and practical support. In contrast with the frequent depiction of older adults’ isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, our data reveal strategies that allowed them to remain socially engaged and active in their communities.
A NOVEL MULTIFREQUENCY GPS APP FOR STUDYING OLDER ADULTS: IMPROVING ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY OF DATA
Authors: Mendhe Dinesh , Bergren Stephanie , Jiang Yanping 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Acquiring global positioning system (GPS) data can help researchers understand the relationship between older adult’s location/activity and their health, but existing GPS data collection modes suffer from issues with precision, consistency, and acceptability. Some limitations of current GPS mobile apps are satellite service disruption, power saving mode interference, miscalibration of device’s compass, and user-error during data collection which result in missing or inaccurate data. We present a novel multilingual GPS mobile app and live administrative dashboard to address these limitations. The app performs triangulation between GPS satellite data, nearest cellular tower, and WiFi router location data which are processed through a unique GPS algorithm with a mean error of only 1.5 meters. Since GPS data results in coordinates commonly reverse geo-coded to place-based datasets, the accuracy is critical in determining place type or other characteristics. The app is additionally designed with redundancy and fault tolerance in mind to run continuously in the background of a user’s smartphone, so there is no data loss from accidentally closing the application or restarting the phone. Moreover, this new application has a flexible sampling rate ranging from 1 second to 20 minutes. Sampling frequency flexibility can adjust the battery life and reduce the need to charge as frequently. Last, application programming interface (API) integrations allow for live data stream, which can improve monitoring and troubleshooting in the field. For research with older adult populations, these features can not only improve the accuracy of collected data but also increase the acceptability of collecting GPS data.
VESTA: A SMARTPHONE-BASED ASSESSMENT OF MODERN FINANCIAL CAPACITY FOR OLDER ADULTS
Authors: Van Vleet Samuel , Griffin Rebekah , Mallender William , Fontanese Matthew , Sakai Haru , Savage Blake , Coldiron Allyson , Barnett Michael 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Older adults are often targeted by financial scammers who exploit people unfamiliar with financial technologies and who may struggle to identifying fraudulent activity. Financial technologies have undergone significant changes in recent decades, yet financial capacity measures often do not reflect this shift. There is a clear need for innovating the measurement of financial capacity, particularly among older adults. VESTA (Virtual Economic Simulation and Trust Assessment) is a novel smartphone application that measures older adults’ susceptibility to different forms of financial exploitation. VESTA plays out like a smartphone game in which the user furnishes a virtual household. As the user conducts these virtual transactions, they are tasked with spending within a budget, monitoring bank charges, disclosing personal information securely, and determining whether incoming messages (i.e., texts, emails, and voicemail messages) are fraudulent or legitimate. The fraudulent charges and messages include contextual clues that mirror real-life scams. VESTA was designed to assess the user’s ability to manage money, identify incorrect information, and judge who to trust independent of memory ability. VESTA therefore purposefully targets severely overlooked pitfalls that impact older adults’ ability to identify fraudulent activity. Furthermore, VESTA utilizes a user-friendly, accessible design with large font and complete navigation with the simple press of a finger. As the migration of financial management and communication continues towards predominantly digital landscapes, this research and diagnostic tool represents an evolution of existing measures of financial capacity for an at-risk aging population.
WEARABLES IN DEMENTIA RESEARCH: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS TO ADHERENCE
Authors: Peterson Colleen , Flannagan Carol 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
With the rapid expansion of wearable technologies, there is increased interest in their utility for passive data collection applications in aging research. Wearables can be specifically beneficial to research featuring people with dementia and their families who have burdens that can make both study participation and reliable data collection more difficult, especially as dementia progresses. For example, population-specific issues may include remembering to wear or charge a device, fluctuating acceptance/consent, and reliance on strained caregivers with other care priorities. Better understanding of how wearables can address these and other issues to enhance participant buy-in and sustained wearable use is necessary to enhance dementia research quality. Therefore, we undertook a systematic evaluation of contemporary wearables research to describe this population’s study- and non-study based wearables experiences, desired qualities, and protocol needs. We searched three databases for papers published since 2016 featuring the use or discussion of wearable devices for persons with dementia and related stakeholders (e.g., caregivers, residential care staff). Following removal of duplicates and inclusion of additional references identified through a reference/literature scan, we screened 1436 abstracts and retained 70 studies after a full-text review. We present synthesized preferences, barriers, and facilitators to wearables use and adherence in dementia research from study process analyses, interviews, or other survey measures, highlighting commonalities amongst different devices and study types. These findings inform researcher guidelines for wearable device selection and protocol design to enhance buy-in and adherence amongst persons with dementia and their caregivers.
WHAT ABOUT HOBFOLL’S RESOURCES CONSERVATION MODEL IN A DIGITAL SOCIETY?
Authors: Roquet Angélique , Martinelli Paolo , Lampraki Charikleia , Jopp Daniela 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Internet use has dramatically increased worldwide, with over two-thirds of the world’s population using it, including the elderly population. Technological resources, such as internet use, have been shown to influence psychological variables, such as stress. According to Hobfoll’s theory, stress perception depends on individual’s resources and their changes. While resources and stress are negatively associated, we ignore the role of technological resources on the relationship between personal resources and stress. This study aims at investigating the moderating role of technological resources (internet use) on the relationship between personal resources and stress in young and older adults. A total of 275 young (18-30 years) and 224 older adults (65 years or older) indicated their levels of stress, personal resources changes (i.e., cognitive, social, and self-efficacy resources loss and gain), and internet use. Results showed that the relationship between resource loss, resource gain, and stress in older adults was moderated by their level of internet use. Specifically, older adults who used internet more frequently were less stressed when they experienced both high levels of loss and gain, compared to their counterparts who used less internet in the same conditions. Furthermore, older adults with low resource gain and high resource loss expressed less stress when they used more internet compared to those who had low internet use. These findings highlight the important role of internet use in mitigating stress among older adults experiencing resource loss and gain, emphasizing the potential of digital interventions to promote mental health and well-being in this population.
EFFECT OF A COVID-19-RELATED LOCKDOWN ON MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER FAMILY CAREGIVERS IN SINGAPORE
Authors: Malhotra Rahul , Qin Vicky , Visaria Abhijit 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Lockdowns, while limiting COVID-19 transmission, can affect care provision by family caregivers and their caregiving experience. We assessed, among 1094 family caregivers aged 50-79 years in Singapore, the (1) perceived effect of nationwide lockdown on their care provision, (2) correlates of different perceptions, and (3) association of the perceptions with negative and positive caregiving experiences. Caregivers reported whether their care provision became harder, easier, or remained the same during versus before the lockdown. Multinomial logistic regression assessed the association of caregiver, care-recipient, and caregiving-context characteristics with their perceptions. Linear regression models examined the association of their perceptions with subsequent negative and positive caregiving experiences. Care provision became harder for 36%, easier for 18% and remained the same for 46% caregivers. Care provision becoming harder (versus same) was more likely for caregivers who were male, Chinese, in worse health, caring for care-recipients with functional limitations, without caregiving support from cohabiting family before the lockdown, and with caregiving support from non-cohabiting family before the lockdown. Care provision becoming easier (versus same) was less likely among caregivers who were of higher age, unemployed, socially isolated and whose care-recipients had functional limitations. Caregivers for whom care provision became harder were worse off in negative caregiving experiences. A nationwide lockdown did not make care provision harder for all caregivers. However, those for whom it did had greater negative caregiving experiences. Heterogeneity of the effect of lockdowns and offering flexibility to non-cohabiting family who support caregiving should be considerations when implementing such disruptions.
LIFELONG CAREGIVERS: INFLUENCES OF AGE AND INCOME ON DEPRESSION AMONG PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Authors: Udah Grace , Pullen Carly , Patrick Julie Hicks 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
More than 20% of Americans have an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD). Of these, 70% are currently children and 30% are adults. Understanding wellbeing among their family caregivers provides an important avenue to supporting families. However, little research has included a wide range of family caregivers, focusing primarily of caregivers of young children or older caregivers of adults. Thus, it may be important to examine stressors among caregivers as they move across the lifespan. We used the 2020 BRFSS data to examine depression among a group of 522 family caregivers (M age = 56 years; range 24 – 80+) to children and grandchildren. Among the caregivers, 64% assisted with BADLs and 89% performed household chores related to the person with IDD. Among this age-diverse group, our 3-step hierarchical logistic regression revealed nonsignificant influences of caregiving tasks on depression, with Odds Ratios ranging from 1.11 to 1.22. Income was a significant contributor to the model, with ORs greater than 4.8 for the lower ends of income. After allowing caregiving tasks and income to account for their unique and shared variance, age still emerged as significant in Step 3, with younger caregivers somewhat less likely to report depression (OR = .98). Our results suggest the ongoing need to examine areas in which family caregivers need support across the lifespan.
RACIAL DIFFERENCES IN CAREGIVER BURDEN AMONG BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN AND WHITE ALL-CAUSE CAREGIVERS
Authors: Fields Maizonne , Clay Olivio 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Introduction
As life expectancy and the numbers of older adults in our society continue to rise, serving as a caregiver is more common. Caregivers assist with a variety of daily tasks as changes in functional status occur. The Stress Process Model informs that there are potential buffers to negative caregiver outcomes including religious commitment or involvement and cultural justifications for caregiving. Previously, research has shown that caregivers may turn to religion and cultural practices to cope with or explain their roles.

Methods
This investigation examines racial differences in caregiver burden and the potential roles of caregiver religiosity and cultural justifications for caregiving as moderators of this effect. Individuals providing care for an adult age 45 and older for at least five hours per week were recruited.

Results
The sample size for this study was 80 and included 49 Black/African American caregivers (61.25%) and 31 White caregivers (38.75%) between the ages of 23 and 78. Multiple regression models with age, gender, income difficulty, and race as predictors revealed that Black/African American caregivers reported lower levels of caregiver burden compared to White caregivers, p &lt; .05. Additional interaction terms added to the model revealed that religious commitment or involvement and cultural justifications for caregiving did not moderate the effect of race on caregiver burden.

Conclusion
The initial findings of this investigation may be the result of the study’s small sample size and insufficient power. Recruitment is ongoing to help identify factors to potentially explain why Black/African American caregivers report less caregiver burden.
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN DEMENTIA CAREGIVER PERSONALITY, OUTCOMES, AND MANAGEMENT AND COPING STRATEGIES
Authors: Simon Darby , Leggett Amanda , Ertle Emilee , Mast Benjamin 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Family caregivers of people living with dementia are at higher risk for negative outcomes such as depression and burden. However, the experiences of family caregivers are widely variable due to individual differences. Five-factor model personality traits have previously been connected to depression and burden. The current study seeks to expand this area by investigating the links between personality, caregiver management and coping, and outcomes (burden and depression). The sample consisted of 100 dementia family caregivers ranging from 20-90 years old (X̅=63.7, SD=16.1) who participated in the STYLE study on caregiving. Sample demographics consisted of 76% females, 80% White, 12% Black, 6% other, and 2% declined to report. Multiple regression models revealed significant relationships while controlling for caregiver age, gender, hours of care provided per week, months of providing care, and relationship to care receiver, though burden did not reveal any significant relationships. Higher conscientiousness (β=.226, p=.014) and higher neuroticism (β=.446, p&lt;.001) were associated with higher depression. Higher agreeableness (β=-.367, p&lt;.001) was associated with lower use of criticism-based management strategies, while higher neuroticism (β=.211, p=.023) was associated with higher use of criticism-based management strategies. High openness (β=.230, p=.020) was associated with higher problem-focused coping. Higher agreeableness (β=.201, p=.048) was associated with higher acceptance-focused coping, while higher neuroticism (β=-.254, p=.013) was associated with lower use of acceptance-focused coping. Higher neuroticism (β=.247, p=.020) was associated with higher emotion-focused coping. These analyses demonstrate links between dementia family caregiver personality, the management and coping strategies they use, and caregiver mental health.
STRESSORS OF FILIAL ANXIETY REGARDING ANTICIPATED CARE OF OLDER PARENTS: EVIDENCE FROM CHINESE ADULT CHILDREN
Authors: Liu Chang , Bai Xue 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Evidence has shown that the anticipation of providing care for a parent in the future can be anxiety-provoking for adult children, especially for one-child generations in China. Filial anxiety may influence adult children’s transition to the caregiver role and may bring about heightened caregiving stress. However, this phenomenon remains insufficiently studied among Chinese adult children. Drawing on the Stress Process Model and proactive coping theory, this study examined how primary stressors (i.e., parent’s declining health, adverse psychological health, and lack of eldercare resources), anticipatory stressor (i.e., anticipated parental care needs), and psychosocial resources (i.e., sibling number, the value of filial obligation, intergenerational relationship, work stress, and family stress) influenced the multiple domains of filial anxiety (i.e., Filial Anxiety-Ability, Filial Anxiety-Responsibility, and Filial Anxiety-Welfare). A face-to-face questionnaire survey was conducted with 530 Chinese adult children aged between 26 and 40 years in Shenzhen, China. Descriptive analyses and regression analyses were conducted. Results demonstrated that Chinese adult children experienced a higher level of overall filial anxiety than their Western counterparts and reported a particularly high level of filial anxiety about their parent’s welfare. Adult children with higher work and family stress, with fewer siblings, and whose parents lack eldercare resources were more likely to experience a high level of filial anxiety. This study systematically investigated the multiple stressors of filial anxiety. The findings have implications for the development of effective interventions to reduce adult children’s future caregiving concerns and better prepare them for their older parents’ future care needs.
P. GINGIVALIS–LPS-INDUCED NLRP3 INFLAMMASOME ACTIVATION DRIVES AD PATHOLOGIES
Authors: Verma Ambika , Patyal Pankaj , Azhar Gohar , Wei Jeanne 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia among older adults. AD is characterized by amyloid-β deposition, abnormal hyperphosphorylation of tau leading to the formation of neurofibrillary tangles, and neuroinflammation. Porphyromonas gingivalis, the keystone-pathogen of periodontitis, is being increasingly linked with AD and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias (ADRD). Poor oral health is common in older populations, and literature suggests that oral health correlates with prevalence of ADRD. NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome-mediated IL-1β is significantly involved in periodontal diseases. However, the exact mechanism by which NLRP3 inflammasome is regulated in response to pathogenic bacteria remains unclear. We hypothesized that P. gingivalis-LPS may be responsible for the neuroinflammation via TLR4 activation and its downstream caspase-1, caspase-3 or caspase-4/5/11 dependent cell signaling. Our results suggest that P. gingivalis accelerated the induction of NLRP3. Furthermore, NLRP3/Caspase-1/Caspase-4/5/11 dependent IL-1β production may contribute to the dysregulated neuroinflammatory response in AD pathogenesis.