BMJ Open· 2013Q1· Review
Lay perspectives of successful ageing: a systematic review and meta-ethnography
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Short summary
Laypeople prioritize psychosocial factors like social engagement and positive attitudes over physical health for successful aging, according to a meta-ethnography of 26 qualitative studies.
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Key points
- Laypeople identify psychosocial factors (social engagement, attitude) as key to successful aging.
- Physiological components (longevity, physical function) were less frequently cited by laypeople.
- Research on successful aging perspectives is heavily dominated by Western viewpoints.
- There is a significant under-representation of non-Western countries in current research.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the current study was to conduct a systematic review of lay perspectives of successful ageing (SA), synthesise these data using a metaethnographic framework and to provide a snapshot of extant lay perspectives of SA. DESIGN: A systematic review of layperson perspectives of SA was conducted across MEDLINE, PsycInfo, CINAHL, EMBASE and ISI Web of Knowledge. PARTICIPANTS: Peer-reviewed studies conducting qualitative investigations of lay perspectives of SA were included. Included studies were coded and analysed using NVivo V.9 to examine underlying themes of SA. RESULTS: The search strategy identified 7285 articles; 26 articles met the inclusion criteria. Laypersons identified psychosocial components, notably engagement (eg, social engagement), and personal resources (eg, attitude) as integral components of SA more often than 'physiological' components, such as longevity or physical functioning. These results also highlight the profound under-representation of non-Western countries and the cultural homogeneity of research participants. CONCLUSIONS: The current study reveals the importance laypersons place on incorporating psychosocial components into multidimensional models of SA, as well as highlighting the need for increased research with under-represented populations.
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Field: Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
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