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Title: QUALITY OF LIFE FOR VULNERABLE ELDERS: U.S. AND SPANISH PERSPECTIVES ON CULTURE AND CONTEXT
Citation Type: Journal Article
Publication Year: 2015
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Abstract: Quality of life (QoL) for vulnerable elders has been a focus of gerontological research for decades. Much attention has been given to defining and measuring QoL both subjectively and objectively and in relating QoL to variables such as psychological characteristics, family relationships, or health status. Relatively little attention has been given to QoL from a cross-cultural perspective, the community or institutional contexts in which people live, or the influence of race or ethnicity. The purpose of this symposium is to shed light on these issues.We will share findings from studies our research groups – the Spanish Research Group on Quality of Life and Aging and US colleagues. The objectives of the symposium are to: (a) compare perspectives on QoL in the two nations with their different cultures and long-term care delivery systems; (b) address contextual issues of care setting, community, and ethnic and racial diversity QoL research for vulnerable elders, and (c) point to new research directions and priorities.First, we draw cross-cultural comparisons of QoL profiles of vulnerable elders in Spain and the US. Second, we delve into racial/ethnic differences in QoL for older adults and the importance of looking beyond individual predictors. Third, we draw comparisons in QoL between community dwelling and institutional elders. Fourth we describe organizational correlates of quality of life for nursing home residents with dementia. Finally, we have a panel discussion of the implications of results and areas for future research. The panel will involve all presenters and we will invite audience participation.
Url: https://academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/55/Suppl_2/485/2487870
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Authors: Arling, G
Periodical (Full): The Gerontologist
Issue: 2
Volume: 55
Pages: 485–486
Data Collections: IPUMS Health Surveys - NHIS
Topics: Fertility and Mortality, Other
Countries: United States