Mind Over Body Connection: Aging expectations and subjective health and well-being among older adults

• Main Author: Johnny Jr. Yao (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: ACHSM, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 10.24083/apjhm.v17i2.1647; 1833-3818; 2204-3136
• Keywords: aging expectations, subjective aging, older adults, health behaviors, healthy lifestyles, quality of life; Medicine (General); R5-920; Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270
• Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, Vol 17, Iss 2 (2022)

Background: There is credible evidence that a person's beliefs about the aging process are linked to and influence a variety of health outcomes. Purpose: This study determined whether aging expectations predict health-related quality of life. Furthermore, the study determined whether engagement in healthy lifestyles mediates the relationship between these variables. Methods: A descriptive-correlational study. This study enlisted a total of 95 respondents aged 60 to 85 years old in a large metropolitan area. Data were analyzed using linear regression and mediation analysis. Results: Aging expectations and engagement in healthy lifestyles are a significant predictor of health-related quality of life (p< 0.05). Moreover, engagement in healthy lifestyles is found to be a significant mediator between the variables. Conclusion: Older adults who have positive aging expectations and engage in health promotion activities are more likely to report better health. Therefore, programs that promote a positive aging expectation and engagement in health-promoting activities should be implemented.