bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
OMG! THEY LOOK JUST LIKE ME: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING RELATED TO OLDER ADULTS AND HOMELESSNESS
Authors: Greenberg Phyllis , Boateng Isaac Asirifi , Moriarty Sheila , Zuniga Claudia Burgos 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
In 2023, nearly 1 in 4 people experiencing homelessness were over the age of 55. (National Alliance to End Homelessness 2023). As shocking as this number might be, it is estimated that the numbers of older adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness are expected to nearly triple by 2030.To raise awareness in gerontology students a class studying research methods and a class studying policy teamed with social work students for Central Minnesota’s Project (Homeless) Connect. This a semester long project where students develop information for the larger community, city and state officials, as well as professionals about the growing numbers of older adults that are homeless or at risk of homelessness. In addition, to putting together and disseminating information students raise funds to (silent auctions, outreach to community donors, etc.) prepare basic necessity bags. The bags include everything from mini flashlight, rain poncho, shelf stable foods and a can opener among other things. Students also get socks, coats, and disposable underwear and other sanitary products that participants can choose from. The Project (Homeless) Connect event takes place annually and students work with participants to help them secure a variety of services from community vendors as well as learn more about them as individuals. Many of the participants have mentioned how they felt seen just by someone asking them their name and talking with them. This has been one of the more impactful experiences as well for students, faculty, staff and the community.
DAILY AFFECTIVE REACTIVITY ACROSS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: THE MODERATING ROLES OF POSITIVE AFFECT AND AGE
Authors: Nelson Niccole , Bergeman Cindy 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Given COVID-19 had the capacity to make any individual seriously ill, several emergency directives, including cancelation of social gatherings and closures of non-essential businesses, were put in place to slow its spread. Individuals over the age of 60 were considered high-risk for serious COVID-19-related illness, which was associated with greater mitigation efforts and lifestyle changes among this group. Although prior work indicates that the emergency phase of the pandemic influenced stress-and-coping processes, less is known about age differences in these processes, especially how they have unfolded across the past four years of the pandemic. Thus, leveraging data from the Notre Dame Study of Health & Well-being—COVID Study, we examined daily stress and affect across five 28-day, daily diary bursts that were collected approximately every six months between April 2020 and February 2022. Using three-level, multilevel modeling, we examined daily negative affective reactivity, the ‘undoing’ effect of daily positive affect on daily negative affective reactivity, as well as age differences in these daily processes. We found that individuals experienced greater negative affect on days of particularly high stress, and that this process was buffered on days of particularly high positive affect. We also found that older individuals exhibited both lower affective reactivity to stress, as well as a greater ‘undoing’ effect, than younger adults. These results indicate that the mobilization of positive affect may be a promising avenue for intervention in daily stress processes, especially among older adults.
EMPATHY AND RELATIONSHIP QUALITY IN CHINESE PARENT–CHILD DYADS: THE MODERATING ROLE OF DAILY INTERACTION HOURS
Authors: Huang Zewen , Da Jiang  
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Empathy has been consistently found to be associated with the quality of relationships in parents and children across the lifespan. However, little is known regarding whether and how such association would be influenced by the amount of time parents and children interact. We aimed to examine the relationship between empathy and relationship quality, and the moderating role in the relationship between aging parents and adult children from 99 parent-child pairs (Mage(parents)=48.3, SD=4.53, 79.8% women; Mage(children)=22.38, SD=3.49, 85.9% women) in this 14-day diary survey. We focused on both daily empathy collected in daily assessment and trait empathy collected in the pretest. By applying the actor-partner interdependence models and multilevel analysis, we found that the actor effects of daily and trait empathy on relationship quality were significant for both parents and children. Regarding the partner effects, parents’ daily empathy was significantly associated with children’s relationship quality, but not vice versa. Daily interaction hours moderated the associations. Specifically, for daily empathy, the impact of children’s daily empathy on parents’ relationship quality was significant only when parents and children interacted for a longer (vs. shorter) period of time. For trait empathy, the relationship between parents’ trait empathy and their own relationship quality, and that between parents’ trait empathy and their children’s relationship quality were stronger among parent-child dyads reporting shorter (vs. longer) average daily interaction hours over the 14 days. These findings elucidated the complex associations between empathy and relationship quality in parent-child relationships by highlighting the moderating role of daily interaction hours.
HIGH AROUSAL AFFECT RELATED TO WORSE WORKING MEMORY BUT MORE FOR YOUNGER ADULTS
Authors: Kircher Julie , Cerino Eric , Mogle Jacqueline , Charles Susan 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Studies have found that high emotional arousal states, assessed by reports of negative affect, are often related to poorer working memory. Findings for positive affect (e.g., excitement or joyful), however, are more mixed, with some studies indicating that higher arousal is linked to better cognitive task performance. The purpose of this study was to examine how reports of negative and positive affect throughout the day are associated with verbal working memory, and how this relationship may vary by age. We hypothesized that moments of high negative or positive affect will be related to poorer cognitive task performance, and that age would moderate the relationship between affect and cognition. Data from the Effects of Stress on Cognitive Aging, Physiology, and Emotion (ESCAPE) study consisted of five assessments throughout the day across 14 days among 263 community residents ranging from 25-65 years old (Mage = 46.5). At each assessment, participants completed the n-back adapted for mobile phones and reported the current affect. Across all ages, higher levels of reported negative and positive affect at each assessment were related to worse momentary working memory (γNA = -.0004, SE =.0002, p =.02; γPA = -0.0003, SE =.0002, p =.04) and younger age was related to worse working memory as levels of positive affect increased.
COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE DIFFERENTIALLY MODERATES THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN GAIT VELOCITY AND FALL RISK
Authors: Hundza Sandra , MacDonald Stuart , Klimstra Marc , von Hacht Markus 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Cognitive-walking dual-task paradigms are an effective tool for assessing fall risk. Surprisingly, the moderating influence of cognitive performance on the association between gait velocity (GV) and fall risk has not been explored. The present investigation examines whether cognitive performance moderates the relationship between GV and fall risk. Community-dwelling older adults (76 years ±3.44) were classified as fallers and non-fallers based on self-report (at least one fall in the past 12 months). GV was indexed using the GAITRite system while counting backwards by serial 7s. Performance on the serial 7s task was recorded, with Adobe Audition subsequently employed to index cognitive function in terms of the number of counts (NC) and percentage of true counts (PTC) from the recorded audio files. Logistic regression was employed to examine the predictive influence of GV on the likelihood of fall risk classification (GV model), as well as the moderating influence of NC and PTC on the GV-fall risk association (GCI model). Notably, there was a significant moderating effect of PTC on the GV-fall risk association for individuals with PTC scores ≥-2.41 units (Johnson-Neyman analysis); those with lower GV were at increased risk of falling, with this relationship magnified as PTC scores increased. The sensitivity of the GCI interaction model (88%) represented a 17% improvement over the GV model. This investigation is the first to demonstrate the importance of interactions between gait and cognition measures in fall risk modelling, and underscores the potential clinical utility of including cognitive performance measures in dual-task paradigms.
EXPERIENCE OF OLDER ADULTS WITH OBJECTIVELY MEASURED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN FALL PREVENTION INTERVENTION
Authors: Ojo Eunice , Loerzel Victoria , Thiamwong Ladda 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Falls are a preventable event that negatively affects the health of older adults. Unfortunately, they have many risks for falls including impaired gait and balance, and muscle weakness. Objective assessment of older adults’ physical activity with portable technology including accelerometers helps plan fall prevention interventions but there is limited information about their experience. This study aimed to explore participants’ experiences with physical activity measured with an accelerometer. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted among 23 older adults, 60 years, and older living in low-income community settings in Central Florida. Participants were included if they participated in the Physio-Feedback Exercise Program (PEER) study that involved using a wrist-worn accelerometer (Fitbit) to measure physical activity. A semi-structured interview guide was used to obtain participants’ experiences with physical activity and the technology used. Participants were individually interviewed, and audio recorded. They were offered an incentive of $20 for participating in the qualitative study. The responses were transcribed verbatim, coded, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Two major themes and sub-themes emerged from the data. These included 1) Barriers to physical activity (physical limitation, challenges with technology, fear of falling), and facilitators of physical activity (feedback from the accelerometer, progress monitoring, self-motivation). The use of the accelerometer encouraged participants’ engagement in physical activity. Reducing barriers and encouraging facilitators of physical activity with accelerometers could promote fall prevention interventions. Future studies should include exploring the experience of cognitively impaired older adults’ engagement in physical activity with the accelerometer.
GLOBAL TRENDS IN FALL-RELATED INJURIES: A THREE-DECADE ANALYSIS
Authors: Harada Ko , Koyama Toshihiro , Yamada Yuji 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background
Falls pose a significant public health challenge in our aging world, resulting in 684,000 deaths annually. Understanding the current situation is essential for developing data-driven policies and providing appropriate healthcare services. However, studies analyzing global trends in the disease burden of falls are scarce.

Methods
This study utilizes the Global Burden of Disease database to explore the disease burden of falls between 1990 and 2019, focusing on mortality rates, incidence, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Falls were defined as ICD-9 codes E880-E886, E888, and ICD-10 codes W00-W19.9, and the data was analyzed by regions based on the World Bank regional classifications.

Results
Over the past 30 years, global deaths from falls per 100,000 population have increased by 29%, from 7.5 to 9.7. However, the global age-standardized mortality rate and age-standardized incidence rate from falls decreased by 8.4% and 2.8%, respectively. Trends in age-standardized mortality rate varied by region, with North America showing the most significant increase of 53%. Although age-standardized DALYs decreased by 14% worldwide, there was a 6.3% increase in North America. Conclusions: Our study showed that global fall-related mortality has increased worldwide over the past three decades, and the disease burden from falls has increased, particularly in North America, even after age adjustment. These trends can be attributed to the increase in multimorbidity, the prevalence of polypharmacy among older adults, and improved reporting quality. Developing and implementing targeted prevention strategies and policies is imperative to reduce the social impact of unintentional falls.
ADULT CHILDREN’S DIVORCE AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN OLDER KOREANS: THE MODERATING EFFECT OF GENDER
Authors: Kim Taeeun , Lee Seolah , Lee Hyo Jung 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The study aims to investigate how adult children’s divorce is associated with older parents’ depressive symptoms in South Korea, which values Confucian ethics and collectivism. It additionally examines if parents’ gender moderates such an association. It applies the principle of linked lives, signifying that the lives of family members are closely linked to one another. Using nationally representative data from the three waves of the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (KLoSA) biennially conducted from 2006 to 2010, we applied mixed ANOVA, hierarchical regression analyses, and Process Macro model 1 to 1,254 parents aged 65 and over. The results indicated that parents with divorced children showed a significantly higher level of depressive symptoms over time compared to parents with only married children. In addition, children’s divorce is significantly associated with a higher level of parents’ depressive symptoms. Gender differences in depressive symptoms were observed; older mothers with divorced children reported a higher level of depressive symptoms than older mothers with only married children, whereas no significant effects were found for older fathers. The findings imply that adult children’s divorce has a negative impact on older parents’ depressive symptoms in the Korean context. Especially older mothers may suffer from stress due to their adult children’s divorce. The study also provides evidence to support the principle of linked lives through upward intergenerational transmission.
ARTS THROUGH INTERGENERATIONAL SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT (ARISE) PROGRAM
Authors: Krok-Schoen Jessica , Clutter Jill , Handra Amy , Paoletta Camille , Young Dominic , Feyh Lauren 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Introduction
Limited research shows that fine arts within intergenerational (IG) programming helps reduce communication barriers and bias between different generations. In summer 2023, a five-week IG program focused on storytelling through fine arts, the ARISE (ARts through Intergenerational Social Engagement) program, with the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA), was piloted at a long-term care facility.

Methods
Pre-post measures were collected from the older adults and teens regarding self-rated health, depressive symptoms, sense of community, and perceptions of older adult-teen interactions. Fisher’s exact tests and paired samples t-tests were used to analyze the quantitative measures. Pre-post open-ended responses were analyzed by four independent coders to identify common themes using deductive and inductive methods.

Results
Both the teens (n=6) and older adults (n=6) had positive increases from pre- to post-program in four out of the five depressive symptom questions. The teens and older adults reported that spending time together made them feel energized, useful, and part of their community. Before the program, teens (n=6) and college students (n=3) reported negative preconceptions of older adults, due to limited exposure to older adults. After the program, they denoted personal growth and an increased desire to socialize with older adults. Students learned life lessons and their negative perceptions of older adults transitioned to positive perceptions. Conclusions: Positive changes in depressive symptoms, and IG interactions and perceptions were experienced among all the ARISE participants. These findings promote the implementation of IG programs to decrease negative stereotypes, enhance personal growth, and enrich quality of life.
CONFLICTS BETWEEN OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS DURING ACUTE HOSPITALIZATION: AN ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Band-Winterstein Tova , Masarwa Malek , Zisberg Anna , Shadmi Efrat , Gur-Yaish Nurit , Shulyaev Ksenya 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Family support is important for older adults during hospitalization; however this stressful period can exacerbate or precipitate conflicts between patients and their caregivers. We aimed to identify predictors of conflicts between hospitalized older adults and family caregivers across individual, social, and cultural levels of ecological model, utilizing data from prospective HOPE-MORe Study. The sample comprised 583 cognitively intact older adults (65+) admitted to internal units in Israeli hospitals. Additionally, questionnaires filled 73 family caregivers of these patients. 29.3% of older adults and 27.4% caregivers reported some kind of conflict during hospitalization. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed several significant predictors of conflicts. Female patients’ gender emerged as a protective factor (β=.607, 95% CI [.409,.901]), while an increased number of visitors (β=1.044, 95% CI [1.001,1.089]) and family involvement in instrumental care (β=1.221, 95% CI [1.018,1.466]) were associated with a higher likelihood of conflict. Additionally, being an immigrant from the ex-USSR was linked to an increased risk of conflict (β=1.692, 95% CI [1.069,2.679]). Notably, other factors such as age, functional and cognitive status, anxiety, duration of visits, or Arab ethnicity were found to be non-significant in predicting conflicts. Among subsample of caregivers, spousal caregivers (β=7.390 (95%CI [1.593,34.287])) and those with anxiety attachment (β=1.628 (95%CI [1.029,2.578])) were more likely to report conflict. Findings highlight the importance of ecological perspective considering individual, social, and cultural conflict risk factors. Moreover, it is important to consider both family caregivers’ and patients’ perspectives of conflict as risk factors exist on both sides, leading to a more holistic picture.
PARENTAL STYLE MEDIATES GRANDCHILD DISTRESS: PARENTAL ROLE DEMANDS RELATIONSHIPS AMONG CUSTODIAL GRANDPARENTS
Authors: Hayslip Bert , Montoro-Rodriguez Julian , Fassi Janelle 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
While limited work has explored parenting practices among custodial grandparents, none has incorporated parental style, a construct proven valuable in predicting a variety of child outcomes of significance, in understanding parenting among custodial grandparents. This study evaluated the impact of grandchild distress (internalizing/externalizing behaviors) on Parental Efficacy, Parental Role Strain, and Parental Role Stress as mediated by parental styles (Laissez-Faire, Authoritative, Authoritarian) in a sample of 238 custodial grandparents (M age = 58.06). AMOS structural equation findings yielded a model which fit the data well (X2/df = 1.72, CFI = 0.939, TLI = 0.910, RMSE = 0.055). This model indicated that the Laissez-Faire and Authoritarian styles each predicted either Role Stress or Parental Efficacy. Laissez-Faire’s mediating role was driven to a minimal extent by grandchild internalizing/externalizing behaviors per se, while its mediating role was defined principally by grandparent age as it related to such behaviors in predicting Parental Efficacy (beta = -.54, p &lt;.05). and Parental Role Stress (beta =.36, p &lt;.05). The mediating role of the Authoritarian style was principally explained by child externalizing behaviors (beta =.22, p &lt;.05) in predicting Parental Efficacy. Additionally, while the Authoritative style did not emerge as mediational in nature, both internalizing and externalizing behaviors had direct relationships (p &lt;.05) to Role Stress and Role Strain. These finding illuminate the role of parental styles as key to understanding the parental challenges that grandparents face in managing the distress that their grandchildren are experiencing.
SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS AND INTERGENERATIONAL LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: BOTH CHILD- AND PARENTS-BASED ANALYSES
Authors: Ofstedal Mary Beth , Kim BoRin , Liang Jersey , Xu Xiao , Raymo James 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Intergenerational living arrangements are closely associated with intra-family transfers of support and decision-making between older parents and adult children. Guided by the rational choice and the life course frameworks, we simultaneously examined the linkages between socioeconomic status of older parents and their adult children and changes in their living arrangements over a 20-year period. Data came from the 1998-2018 Health and Retirement Study. Our sample was restricted to parents over age 65 (n=6,284) and their children over age 21 (n=31,289) at the baseline. The number of total person-period observations over 20 years was 152,344. Three-level hierarchical linear models were used to examine the association of parents’ and children’s socioeconomic characteristics with their living arrangements, including co-, proximate (≤10miles), and distant residence (&gt;10miles). The most common living arrangement for children over time was distant residence, followed by proximate residence. During the study period, the predicted probability of coresidence increased from 1% to 4%, whereas the probability of distant residence declined from 72% to 64%. Proximate residence remained relatively stable at 27% to 32%. The socioeconomic status of both generations was important. Low income and assets of parents and/or children increased the probability of coresidence and decreased the probability of proximate residence. Higher education of parents and children was associated with distance residence. Interestingly, parents’ health status was not significantly associated with living arrangements. Results highlight the importance of accounting for the opportunities, resources and preferences of both older parents and their children when examining intergenerational living arrangements.