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Title: The Impact of Perceived Control and Future-Self Views on Preparing for the Old Age: Moderating Influences of Age, Culture, and Context

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2020

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ISSN: 1079-5014

DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbz138

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Abstract: Objectives Preparation for age-related changes has been shown to be beneficial to adjustment in later life. However, an understanding of the factors that influence such preparations is rather limited. This study examines whether perceived control and future-self views influence preparations for old age, and if this influence varies across ages, domains of functioning, and cultures. Methods Assessments of perceived control, future-self views, and preparations for old age in each of four different life domains (social relationships, finances, work, and health) were obtained from 1,813 adults (ages 35 – 85) from Germany, Hong Kong, and the United States. Results Future-self views partially mediated the relationship between perceived control and preparation for old age across both domains of functioning and cultures. With one exception, the association between perceived control and preparations increased with advancing age across contexts. Evidence for similar age-related moderation of the indirect effect of control through future-self views was more limited. Discussion These results suggest that perceived control that is not necessarily related to aging affect future-self views, which in turn influence preparing for old age. Further, our results indicate that such relationships are context- and age-specific, highlighting the importance of considering the salience and diversity of life domains and cultures.

Url: https://academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontology/advance-article/doi/10.1093/geronb/gbz138/5601185

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Authors: Park, Jeongsoo; Fung, Helene H; Rothermund, Klaus; Hess, Thomas M

Periodical (Full): J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci

Issue: 5

Volume: 75

Pages: e18-e28

Data Collections: IPUMS CPS

Topics: Aging and Retirement, Health

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