RESOURCE PERCEPTIONS AND THEIR CORRELATES IN MIDLIFE AND OLDER AGE

Loss of resources is a key factor associated with stress experience and depression according to Hobfoll’s Conservation of Resource Theory, yet, only few studies have examined this theory with older adults. This study investigated resource perception in 1838 individuals aged 39 to 95 years (39–59: n=...

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Published in:Innovation in aging 2018-11, Vol.2 (suppl_1), p.39-39
Main Authors: Jopp, D, Lampraki, C
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Language:English
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Summary:Loss of resources is a key factor associated with stress experience and depression according to Hobfoll’s Conservation of Resource Theory, yet, only few studies have examined this theory with older adults. This study investigated resource perception in 1838 individuals aged 39 to 95 years (39–59: n=704; 60–74: n=699; 75–95: n=435; 60% women). The oldest group reported a higher resource status but more losses than the younger groups. Overall, individuals with higher resources were more likely to experience resource loss, but there was no link to resource gains. Resource status was negatively and gain positively linked to stress and depression. Resource loss was most strongly associated with depression in the middle-aged compared to the other groups. Similar, yet less strong age-differential associations also existed for status. Findings suggest that resource perceptions, especially resource loss, may remain essential for the well-being, but that individuals are better able to adjust to resource variations.
ISSN:2399-5300
2399-5300
DOI:10.1093/geroni/igy023.145