A multidimensional approach to the resilience in older adults despite COVID-19.
BMC Geriatr
; 22(1): 793, 2022 10 11.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2064740
ABSTRACT
Researchers have mainly focused on aging risk factors and COVID-19 consequences. However, older adults have proved their ability to overcome adversities along their life. Resilience is a protective variable that dampens the impact of stress. Based on MacLeod's et al. (2016) approach, we aimed to analyze the relationship between older adults' resilience and COVID-19 related-stressors as well as their physical, mental, and social characteristics. Eight hundred eighty-nine people aged 60 and over participated in this study. Older participants, women, having better perceived health and not losing a loved one because of the virus were associated with more resilience. Moreover, higher levels of gratitude, personal growth, life purpose and lower levels of depression were associated with greater scores in resilience. This study offers a change of perspective in which aging is perceived from a positive viewpoint by focusing on easily accessible resources that may help older adults to cope with adverse situations.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Resilience, Psychological
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Journal:
BMC Geriatr
Journal subject:
Geriatrics
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S12877-022-03472-y
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