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O envelhecimento é, em parte, um conceito socialmente construído, influenciado
pela cultura, pelas expectativas e experiências pessoais. As expectativas que se têm do
envelhecimento, por parte dos adultos idosos, influenciam comportamentos de
autocuidado e envolvimento nos cuidados de saúde essenciais para um envelhecimento
de sucesso. Por outro lado, o estilo de vida saudável é um conjunto de comportamentos
benéficos adquiridos desde cedo, praticados continuamente, contribuindo positivamente
para a saúde e longevidade. O estilo de vida saudável não é apenas o resultado de escolhas
pessoais, sendo, também, influenciado por fatores como o estatuto socioeconómico, a
idade e a escolaridade. O principal objetivo deste estudo é avaliar as expectativas em
relação ao envelhecimento como possíveis preditoras do estilo de vida, quando
considerados outros preditores (e.g. escolaridade).
Foram incluídos 799 participantes, com idades entre os 18 e 82 anos (M=35.12; DP=
15.68), sendo 221 homens e 578 mulheres. Esta investigação integrou-se no projeto
“Thinking About Ageing” (TAA), cujos dados foram recolhidos aplicando a escala “38-
item Expectations Regarding Aging survey” (ERA-38), o questionário sobre o estilo de
vida e o questionário sociodemográfico.
A análise correlacional preliminar revelou associações significativas entre o estilo de
vida, a idade, a escolaridade, e as expectativas em relação ao envelhecimento.
Seguidamente, realizou-se uma regressão linear múltipla hierárquica, cujos resultados
indicaram que 8,8% do estilo de vida é predito pelas variáveis anteriormente descritas.
Constatou-se também que as expectativas em relação ao envelhecimento se mantêm
como um preditor significativo quando consideramos primeiro os outros preditores no
modelo de regressão. Os resultados sugerem, assim, que as expectativas em relação ao
envelhecimento surgem como preditores do estilo de vida, sendo consequentemente
promotoras de atitudes de saúde, contribuindo para um melhor processo de
envelhecimento.
Aging is, in part, a socially constructed concept, influenced by culture, expectations, and personal experiences. Older adult’s expectations about aging influence their self-care behaviors and involvement with health, which are essential for successful aging. A healthy lifestyle is a set of beneficial behaviors acquired early on, practiced continuously, and contributing positively to health and longevity. It is not only the result of personal choices but it is also influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, age, and education. The main objective of this study is to assess expectations about aging as a possible predictor of lifestyle when other predictors (e.g., education) are considered. A total of 799 participants, aged between 18 and 82 years (M=35.12; SD=15.680), 221 males and 578 females, participated in the study. This research was part of the "Thinking About Aging" (TAA) project, whose data were collected by applying the 38- item Expectations Regarding Aging survey (ERA-38), the lifestyle questionnaire, and the sociodemographic questionnaire. Preliminary correlational analysis revealed significant associations between lifestyle, age, education, and expectations regarding aging. Next, a hierarchical multiple linear regression was performed, and the results indicated that 8.8% of lifestyle is explained by the variables described above. It was also found that expectations about aging remain a significant predictor when considering first other predictors in the regression model. The results suggest that expectations about aging emerge as a significant predictor of lifestyle and consequently promoter of health attitudes, contributing to a better aging process.
Aging is, in part, a socially constructed concept, influenced by culture, expectations, and personal experiences. Older adult’s expectations about aging influence their self-care behaviors and involvement with health, which are essential for successful aging. A healthy lifestyle is a set of beneficial behaviors acquired early on, practiced continuously, and contributing positively to health and longevity. It is not only the result of personal choices but it is also influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, age, and education. The main objective of this study is to assess expectations about aging as a possible predictor of lifestyle when other predictors (e.g., education) are considered. A total of 799 participants, aged between 18 and 82 years (M=35.12; SD=15.680), 221 males and 578 females, participated in the study. This research was part of the "Thinking About Aging" (TAA) project, whose data were collected by applying the 38- item Expectations Regarding Aging survey (ERA-38), the lifestyle questionnaire, and the sociodemographic questionnaire. Preliminary correlational analysis revealed significant associations between lifestyle, age, education, and expectations regarding aging. Next, a hierarchical multiple linear regression was performed, and the results indicated that 8.8% of lifestyle is explained by the variables described above. It was also found that expectations about aging remain a significant predictor when considering first other predictors in the regression model. The results suggest that expectations about aging emerge as a significant predictor of lifestyle and consequently promoter of health attitudes, contributing to a better aging process.
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Ciclo de Vida Envelhecimento Envelhecimento Saudável Estilo de Vida Expectativas em Relação ao Envelhecimento