The Effect of Age on the Relationship Between Stress, Well-Being and Health in a Singaporean Sample

This study investigates the relationship between stress, well-being and health in older adults compared to younger adults. This can help inform future interventions aiming to improve health in older adults. Data from 200 undergraduates and 84 older adults were analysed to assess the mediating and mo...

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Published in:Ageing international 2015-12, Vol.40 (4), p.413-425
Main Authors: Archer, Jo. A., Lim, Z. M. Tony, Teh, Hui Chian, Chang, Weining. C., Chen, S. H. Annabel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Age
Age groups
Aging
Chronic illnesses
Comparative analysis
Health
Hypotheses
Mental health
Missing data
Older people
Psychology
Quality of life
Questionnaires
R&D
Research & development
Social Sciences
Statistical analysis
Stress
Young adults
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Summary:This study investigates the relationship between stress, well-being and health in older adults compared to younger adults. This can help inform future interventions aiming to improve health in older adults. Data from 200 undergraduates and 84 older adults were analysed to assess the mediating and moderating role of well-being in the relationship between stress and perceived health in older adults. Age group was also analysed as a moderating factor. Age group significantly moderated the relationship between stress and well-being and stress and health, in both cases the association was weaker in the older adults. Mental well-being was a significant moderator in the relationship between perceived stress and perceived health in older adults, compared to the mediating role in the young. Higher well-being may serve as a protective factor in the link between stress and health in older adults.
ISSN:0163-5158
1936-606X
DOI:10.1007/s12126-015-9225-3