University education: a potential health promotion intervention for Australian baby boomers
University education: a potential health promotion intervention for Australian baby boomers
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大学教育：澳大利亚婴儿潮一代的潜在健康促进干预措施
DOI：
10.1080/02601370.2019.1636892
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发表时间：
2019
影响因子：
1.8
通讯作者：
F. Oprescu
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作者：
Margaret Hardy;M. Summers;P. Millear;F. Oprescu
摘要据预测，婴儿潮一代的老龄化将对未来的卫生支出产生重大影响。本研究的主要目的是探讨婴儿潮一代的晚年大学学习的健康益处。一项针对澳大利亚婴儿潮一代的在线调查研究了他们对大学学习对晚年健康的好处以及相关障碍的看法。来自261名受访者的数据显示，大学学习的主要好处是提高了批判性思维和决策能力。主要的动机是个人成就感和精神或智力刺激，经济成本是最重要的障碍。这项研究的结果表明，在晚年的大学学习应被视为寻求精神/智力刺激的老年人的健康促进干预。通过这些干预措施增强认知功能，可能对短期、中期和长期的健康结果产生重大的积极影响。
ABSTRACT It is forecast that ageing baby boomers will have a substantial impact on future health expenditure. The primary aim of this study is to explore the perceived health benefits of later life university study for baby boomers. An online survey of Australian baby boomers examined their beliefs regarding the health benefits of studying at university in later life and related barriers. Data from 261 respondents revealed the main benefits to be gained from later life university study were improved critical thinking and decision-making skills. The main motivators were personal fulfilment and mental or intellectual stimulation, and financial cost the most important barrier. The results from this study suggest that university study in later life should be considered as a health promotion intervention for older adults seeking mental/intellectual stimulation. Enhancement of cognitive function through such interventions may have significant positive impacts on health outcomes across short, medium and long-term timeframes.
影响因子：
24.8
作者：
Park DC;Reuter-Lorenz P
通讯作者：
Reuter-Lorenz P