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KMID : 0379220170370020399
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2017 Volume.37 No. 2 p.399 ~ p.414
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The Relationship between Age Identity and Social Participation Activities in Later Life: Focused on Gender Differences
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Han Ji-Na
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Abstract
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Although previous studies have found that social participation activities are related to older people’s life satisfaction and health status, the rate of social participation activities among older people is still low. The current study examined the relationship between age identity and social participation activities among older people and the extent to which this relationship differs by gender. Secondary data from the Survey of Living Conditions of Korean Older Persons were used to test the research hypothesis. Hierarchical multiple regression models were tested using a nationally representative sample of 10,451 community-dwelling older persons aged 65 and above.
Older people who have older age identity were less likely to involve in social participation activities than those who have younger age identity. However, this relationship was only significant for older women. The findings suggest the need for attention to age identity and gender differences when promoting social participation activities.
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KEYWORD
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social participation activities , age identity , gender , later life
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