Socioeconomic Effects on Psychosocial Factors Among Low-Income Older Adults

Objectives: Older adults have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The primary goal of this study is to determine the socioeconomic effects on psychosocial factors among low-income independent-living older adults, in an urban setting, during the COVID-pandemic. Methods: Participants were re...

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Published in:Gerontology and geriatric medicine 2022, Vol.8, p.23337214221084866-23337214221084866
Main Authors: Sargent, Lana, Zanjani, Faika, Winship, Jodi, Gendron, Tracey, Mackiewicz, Marissa, Diallo, Ana, Waters, Leland, Battle, Kimberly, Ford, Gregory, Falls, Katherine, Chung, Jane, Price, Elvin T., Cisewski, Melissa, Parsons, Pamela, Health, VCU iCubed
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Language:English
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COVID-19
Education
Low income groups
Older people
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Pandemics
Psychological aspects
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Summary:Objectives: Older adults have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The primary goal of this study is to determine the socioeconomic effects on psychosocial factors among low-income independent-living older adults, in an urban setting, during the COVID-pandemic. Methods: Participants were recruited through Virginia Commonwealth University’s Richmond Health and Wellness Program. Telephone surveys (n=100) were conducted using the Epidemic – Pandemic Impacts Inventory Geriatric with the Racial/Ethnic Discrimination addendum. Responses were analyzed for income and education effects across seven domains: home life, social activities/isolation, economic, emotional health-wellbeing, physical health, COVID-infection history, and positive change behaviors/experiences. Results: The sample population was between 51 and 87 years of age, 88% were Black, 57% reported incomes of $10,000/year or less, and 60% reported a high-school education or less. There were income effects for social activities/isolation (f = 3.69, p
ISSN:2333-7214
2333-7214
DOI:10.1177/23337214221084866