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Abstract(s)
Human aging is a multidirectional, multidimensional, and multicausal process that reflects
biological, psychological, and sociocultural influences, which act in distinct combinations
throughout the life-span. Proactivity towards avoiding the usual aging process is needed.
This study analyses the long-term effects of participation in Community-Based Programs on
psychological well-being. A sample of 150 community-dwelling participants enrolled in Community-Based Programs,
aged 55 to 84 years and living in three Portuguese localities were matched by age (55–64,
65–74, 75–84 years), gender, and locality with a comparison group of non-participants. We
administered a multidimensional gerontological protocol which included socio-demographic
information, measures of health/disease, functional ability, social network, cognitive perfor mance and psychological well-being. Hierarchical regression models were used to test the
effects of Community-Based Programs on psychological well-being adjusting for remaining
variables.
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Keywords
Engagement with life and psychological Findings from community-based programs
Pedagogical Context
Citation
Bastos, Alice; Monteiro, Joana ; Barbosa, Raquel; Pimentel, Maria Helena ; Silva, Sofia; Faria, Carla (2023). Engagement with life and psychological well being in late adulthood: findings from community-based programs in Portugal. Plos One. ISSN 1932-6203. 18:5, p. 1-19
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Public Library Science