Perceived health competence and personality factors differentially predict health behaviors in older adults
Perceived health competence and personality factors differentially predict health behaviors in older adults
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DOI：
10.1177/089826439901100205
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发表时间：
1999-05-01
影响因子：
2.8
通讯作者：
Lutgendorf, SK
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文献类型：
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作者：
Marks, GR;Lutgendorf, SK
目的：以往的研究表明，人格，知觉效能感和积极的健康行为之间的关系。虽然健康行为在老年人中特别重要，但对老年人健康行为的预测因素知之甚少。目前的研究探讨了在多大程度上的人格方面，感知健康能力（PHC）和健康状况预测老年人的健康行为。研究方法：97名老年人回答了问卷调查，评估健康状况，个性，PHC和参与某些健康行为的水平。结果如下：而更高水平的尽责性和更低水平的神经质预测更大的可能性从事社会支持/放松行为，控制健康状况和教育后，更高水平的PHC预测更多的运动和饮食/健康信息寻求行为。讨论：这些研究结果表明，在评估老年人的医疗保健策略时，考虑人格和PHC方面的重要性。
Objectives: Previous studies have shown relationships among personality, perceived efficacy, and proactive health behaviors. Although health behaviors are particularly important among seniors, little is known regarding predictors of health behaviors in older adults. The current study examined the extent to which facets of personality, perceived health competence (PHC), and health status predicted health behaviors among older adults. Methods: Ninety-seven older adults responded to questionnaires assessing health status, personality, PHC, and level of engagement in certain health behaviors. Results: Whereas higher levels of Conscientiousness and lower levels of Neuroticism predicted a greater likelihood of engaging in social support/relaxation behaviors, after controlling for health status and education, higher levels of PHC predicted greater exercise and dietary/health information-seeking behaviors. Discussion: These findings suggest the importance of considering facets of personality and PHC when evaluating health care strategies for the elderly.