A5049350439- Health disparities and outcomes
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Global Health Care Issues
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Research in Social Sciences
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Social and Educational Sciences
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management
- Survey Methodology and Nonresponse
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
Karolinska Institutet
2016-2025
Swedish Institute
1999-2025
Stockholm University
2016-2025
RMIT University
2014
Changes over time in inequalities self-reported health are studied for increasingly more countries, but a comprehensive overview encompassing several countries is still lacking. The general aim of this article to determine whether self-assessed 10 European showed tendency either increase or decrease between the 1980s and 1990s trends varied among countries.Data were obtained from nationally representative interview surveys held Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, England, Netherlands, West...
Objectives: Longitudinal research on loneliness in old age has rarely considered separately for men and women, despite gender differences life experiences. The objective of this study was to examine the extent which older women (70+) report feelings with a focus on: (a) changes reported as people age, (b) factors predict loneliness.Method: Data from 2004 2011 waves SWEOLD, longitudinal national survey, used (n = 587). prediction by variables measured 2004–2011 variable change scores examined...
To live with feelings of loneliness has negative implications for quality life, health and survival. This study aimed to examine changes in among older people, both regard prevalence rates, socio-demographic, social health-related correlates loneliness. had a repeated cross-sectional design was based on the nationally representative Swedish Panel Study Living Conditions Oldest Old (SWEOLD). Analyses trends covered years 1992, 2002, 2004, 2011 2014, included people aged 77 or (n = 2 572)....
This research examined whether engagement with life, defined as involvement in social, leisure, and productive activities, produced a survival advantage among oldest old persons Sweden. Survival was investigated respect to activities that involved (a) social integration, (b) physical mobility, (c) neither nor aspects. The authors also the degree which any observed benefits were related prior health differences select older adults into active roles.Baseline data derived from Swedish Panel...
ObjectivesThis study examined the association between childhood living conditions, socioeconomic position in adulthood, and cognition later life. Two questions were addressed: Is there an conditions late-life cognition, if so, is modified or mediated by adult position?
Individuals who feel lonely and those are socially isolated have higher mortality risks than not or isolated. However, the importance of loneliness social isolation for survival is rarely analysed in same study with consideration gender differences. The aim was to examine separate, mutually adjusted, combined effects older women men.Data from SWEOLD study, a nationally representative sample people aged 69+ years living Sweden, register data on using Cox regressions.Mortality among men levels...
As the number and proportion of very old people in population increase, there is a need for improved knowledge about their health living conditions. The SWEOLD interview surveys are based on random samples aged 77+years. low non-response rates, inclusion institutionalized persons use proxy informants unable to be interviewed directly ensure representative portrayal this age group Sweden. began 1992 has been repeated 2002, 2004 2011. survey another national survey, Swedish Level Living Survey...
The understanding of social phenomena is enhanced if individuals can be studied over longer periods. Regarding loneliness in old age, there a general lack longitudinal research. aim this study was to examine whether an association between age and engagement 20 years earlier, as stated by life course theory the convoy model.Data from nationally representative Swedish Panel Study Living Conditions Oldest Old (2002 2011 data collection waves) Level Survey (1981 1991 were used. sample included...
We compared socioeconomic life course models to decompose the direct and mediated effects of status (SES) in different periods on late-life oral health. used data from 2 longitudinal Swedish studies: Level Living Survey Panel Study Conditions Oldest Old. Two birth cohorts (older, 1925 1934; younger, 1944 1953) were followed between 1968 2011 with 6 waves. SES was measured 4 indicators modeled as a latent variable. Self-reported health based tooth conditions question. Variables younger older...
Our understanding of the relative importance various types social support is still limited. This study examines overall and for health problems in a general population. The resources focused on differ character represent companionship emotional, instrumental, informational support. are depression, circulatory problems, self-rated health.The logistic regression analyses based Swedish nationally representative sample 5,053 adults, aged 18-75, interviewed Level Living Survey 2000. Panel data...
Many studies of the relation between factors earlier in life and late-life cognition have a short follow-up time, often less than 10 years. Since cognitive decline can be present up to 20 years prior dementia it is difficult distinguish direction relationships without long follow-up. We analyzed association different types leisure time activity at baseline more later. A wide range activities was included-political, mental, socio-cultural, social, physical, organizational activities.Baseline...
Several factors associated with loneliness are also considered indicators of social exclusion. While has been proposed as an outcome exclusion, there is limited empirical evidence a link. This study examines the associations between exclusion and in older adults (60+ years) four Nordic countries. Data from waves European Social Survey were pooled, providing total 7755 respondents (Denmark n = 1647; Finland 2501, Norway 1540; Sweden 2067). Measures loneliness, demographic characteristics,...
This study has examined the flow of financial transfers between generations in Sweden, measured as support form relatively large money transactions or gifts over 12 months. Two questions are considered: is there a net downward Swedish welfare state and, if so, differences according to gender and social class? The were tested using data from two linked nationally representative large-scale surveys. results show that almost all inter-generational downward, older younger generations. Unlike...
Abstract Sweden is seen as a typical example of social democratic welfare regime, with universal and generous policies. However, in the last decades, there have been substantial reductions Swedish provision care for older people. This study aimed to examine trends sources care‐receipt people (77+) living their own home perceived need help two specific tasks: house cleaning and/or food shopping. Trends were examined relation gender, alone, having children socio‐economic position. Data from...
Older adults have multiple medical and social care needs, requiring a shift toward an integrated person-centered model of care. Our objective was to describe summarize Swedish experiences by reviewing studies published between 2000 2023, identify the main challenges scientific gaps through expert discussions. Seventy-three publications were identified searching MEDLINE contacting experts. Interventions categorized using two World Health Organization frameworks: (1) Integrated Care for People...
Abstract Objective We aimed to investigate the association of sociodemographic, clinical and functional characteristics with volume transitions specific trajectories across living care settings. Methods Using data from Swedish National Study on Aging Care in Kungsholmen study, we identified home (with or without social care), nursing homes, hospitals postacute facilities among 3021 adults aged 60+. Poisson multistate models were used between both overall hazard ratios (HRs) transitions....
Objectives Loneliness arises from a discrepancy between the relationships one desires and those experiences. This study examines relative importance of relationship quantity quality for loneliness in older adults.
Abstract Despite the universal social policies of Sweden’s welfare state, recent decades have seen decreasing public benefits and increasing socio-economic disparities, affecting financial wellbeing older adults their younger family members. This repeated cross-sectional study explores development intergenerational transfers in Sweden over past two decades, examining involving parents children grandchildren, patterns related to gender class. It utilises data from Swedish Panel Study Living...
Abstract Many countries, including Norway, are implementing policies to delay retirement and encourage older workers remain in the labour market. Improving psychosocial working conditions may motivate continue working. While research has linked characteristics intentions work exit, there is a knowledge gap regarding gender socioeconomic differences these influences. This study investigates impact of on employment exit among workers, examining variations by educational attainment. Data were...
Background: Current research has shown a decline in health among older adults Sweden. This study examines inequalities Sweden 1991–1992 and 2000–2002 explores the development of these during this period. Methods: A data set was constructed out four levels living surveys, comprising 4085 individuals aged 55 above. Multivariate logistic regressions were used to assess association between social class, sex, age different domains self-reported health: global self-rated health, impaired mobility,...
Despite the maturation of welfare states, family solidarity continues to be strong and a growing body research has shown that substantial financial transfers are passed from older younger generations within family. At same time, in terms instrumental social support is found mutual. This study examines eventual reciprocity time-for-money exchanges, by combining two large-scale Swedish representative longitudinal studies. It analyzes how earlier contacts (time) related (money) what extent...
Social exclusion in older adults is associated with lower well-being and poorer health. To date there has been little research on whether the level of social changes over time, its association gender. examine trends gender associations indicators for years 1992, 2002 2011. Three waves data from Swedish Panel Study Living Conditions Oldest Old (SWEOLD), a national survey aged 77 or older, were analysed: 1992 (n = 537), 621), 2011 904). Summative scales created four domains exclusion: material...