A5004823197- Health disparities and outcomes
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Global Health Care Issues
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Cognitive Abilities and Testing
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- demographic modeling and climate adaptation
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University
2016-2024
Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration
2016-2020
Rockefeller University
2019
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2004-2017
University of Amsterdam
2015-2017
Amsterdam Public Health
2016
Amsterdam University of the Arts
2015
Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2005-2014
Tampere University
2011
Ghent University
2011
The goal of this research is to test whether often observed correlates loneliness in older age are related onset longitudinally. Despite the increasing number longitudinal studies, investigation factors that still limited. Analyses based on data TamELSA study, which a population-based prospective study Tampere, Finland and started 1979. For present 469 adults aged between 60 86 years at baseline, who were not lonely selected followed-up 1989, 1999 2006. During 28 follow-up approximately one...
The impact of three types everyday activities (i.e., social, experiential, and developmental) on four cognitive functions immediate recall, learning, fluid intelligence, information-processing speed) one global indicator functioning (Mini-Mental State Exam score) over a period 6 years was studied in large 55–85 year-old population-based sample (N = 2,076). A cross-lagged regression model with latent variables applied to each combination 1 function type activity, resulting 15 (3 × 5)...
Background Research on aging has consistently demonstrated an increased chance of survival for older adults who are integrated into rich networks social relationships. Theoretical explanations state that personal offer indirect psychosocial and direct physiological pathways. We investigate whether effects pathways to mortality risk differ between functional structural characteristics the network. The objective is inquire which network best predictors after adjustment mental, cognitive...
Significance There is increasing evidence that socioeconomic conditions early in life have an impact on cognitive functioning later life. Based the large longitudinal sample from SHARE we find a clear pattern old age, related to childhood conditions: Those more affluent households show higher levels of fluid intelligence age and experience stronger decline over time executive functions. The latter phenomenon not often documented. Although modifications with aging are inevitable, course...
The effects of cognitive and physical decline on changes in the size composition four types personal networks over a period six years were investigated Dutch sample 1552 older adults, aged 55–85 years. age functioning probability all possible network investigated. Transitions related to observed for about one-third study sample. Greater was associated with an increase number family members network. Physical replacement friends neighbors by only if large. In small networks, no such...
To examine the associations between ADHD and social functioning participation among older adults.Data were used from Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA). In 2008/2009, respondents asked about participation. A diagnostic interview to diagnose was administered a subsample (N = 231, age 60-94 years). diagnosis level of symptoms assessed.ADHD associated with being divorced/never married, having less family members in their network, emotional loneliness. Level more support given,...
Policy reforms in long-term care require an increased share of informal caregivers elderly care. This may be more feasible for older adults who (believe they) can organize the themselves and have a local social network. study describes network types, how they vary caregivers, examines associations with characteristics community-dwelling adults, including individual beliefs proximity.Latent class analyses were applied to subsample receivers (N = 491) from Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam,...
To determine the prevalence and extent of successful aging (SA) when various suggestions proposed in previous literature for improving models SA are incorporated into one holistic operational definition. These include defining measuring as a developmental process, including subjective indicators alongside more objective ones, expressing on continuum.Data were used from 2,241 respondents Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam, multidisciplinary study nationally representative sample older adults...
Background Cognitive impairment and depression often co-occur in older adults, but it is not clear whether a risk factor for cognitive decline, psychological reaction to or changes depressive symptoms correlate with performance over time. The co-morbid manifestation of may reflect either causal effect common cause, depending on the specific experienced functions affected. Method study sample comprised 1506 community-dwelling adults aged ⩾65 years from Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam...
A growing literature shows that doing voluntary work not only helps the wider community but can also improve one’s own well-being. To date, however, few studies have examined relationship between volunteering and well-being in non-US especially comparative data. We study this using two waves of data 18,559 individuals aged 50 above from 12 European countries. analyze life satisfaction impacts change stability status intensity (frequency) volunteering, explore whether these differ according...
Divorce increases the risk of loneliness. With divorce increasingly becoming a normal life event, societal changes are now challenging this idea as regards to current cohorts. We hypothesize that relative strong feelings loneliness among divorcees, compared with married people, has diminished over time. Using 1992, 2002, and 2012 data sets 54–65-year-old we examine impact on 20 years. compare those who divorced or remarried people for first time, differentiate supportiveness partnership. The...
Abstract Objectives This article aimed to assess associations of childhood socioeconomic conditions (CSC) with the risk frailty in old age and whether adulthood (ASC) influence this association. Methods Data from 21,185 individuals aged 50 years older included longitudinal Survey Health, Ageing, Retirement Europe were used. Frailty was operationalized as a sum presenting weakness, shrinking, exhaustion, slowness, or low activity. Confounder-adjusted multilevel logistic regression models used...
Loneliness stems from a mismatch between the social relationships one has and those desires. often severe consequences for individuals society. Recently, an online adaptation of friendship enrichment program (FEP) was developed tested to gain insight in its contribution alleviation loneliness. Three loneliness coping strategies are introduced during program: network development, adapting relationship standards, reducing importance discrepancy actual desired relationships. Data were collected...
Cognitive and physical impairment frequently co-occur in older people. The aim of this study was to assess the temporal order these age-related changes cognitive performance whether a relationship different across specific domains age groups.Cognitive included global, executive, memory function; gait speed handgrip strength. These were assessed two population-based longitudinal cohorts covering ranges 55-64, 65-74, 75-85, 85-90 years with follow-up 5-12 years. Cross-lagged panel models...
Abstract Cross-national studies in Europe reveal sharp regional differences the prevalence of loneliness among older adults, with highest Eastern European countries. In this study, we investigate an alternative explanation for based on trust. Many countries were ruled by totalitarian regimes that undermined people’s trust other people and system, potentially leading to higher prevalence. Data are derived from sixth round Social Survey conducted 2012, 12,042 respondents, which 4827 live...
<i>Background:</i> Gender differences in level of cognitive functioning are frequently observed, but little is known about gender rate decline functioning. <i>Objective:</i> The present study aims to describe variability between and within men women specified for four different abilities at baseline, change these among over 6 years. <i>Methods:</i> We started with a sample 1,132 1,175 women, measurement interval 3 At wave the study, 1,552 respondents from...
Background. The loss of a spouse has been found to have negative effect on physical and mental health leads increased mortality. Whether conjugal bereavement also affects memory functioning largely unexamined. present study investigates the widowhood in older persons. Method. sample consisted 474 married women 690 men aged 60–85 years 1992, followed up 1995 1998. During 135 (28%) 69 (10%) lost their spouse. Linear regression analysis was used examine whether widowed differed from those who...