Title | Multimorbidity and Social Participation Is Moderated by Purpose in Life and Life Satisfaction. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2022 |
Authors | Luster, JE, Ratz, D, Wei, MY |
Journal | Journal of Applied Gerontology |
Volume | 41 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 560-570 |
ISSN Number | 1552-4523 |
Keywords | Epidemiology, health-related quality of life, Leisure, Successful aging |
Abstract | OBJECTIVES: We examined the association between multimorbidity and social participation and whether purpose in life and life satisfaction moderate this relationship. METHODS: Participants were 12,825 Health and Retirement Study adults. We used multiple linear regression to examine the association between a cumulative-updated multimorbidity-weighted index (MWI) and social participation. RESULTS: Among adults with average purpose in life or life satisfaction, MWI was associated with lower social participation. For those with above average purpose in life, each 1-point increase in MWI was associated with a 0.11-point (95% confidence interval [CI]: [0.07, 0.14]) better social participation score. Participants with above average life satisfaction experienced a 0.04-point (95% CI: [0.02, 0.07]) better social participation score with each 1-point increase in MWI. DISCUSSION: Multimorbidity was associated with worse social participation, but this was reversed by above average purpose in life and life satisfaction. Interventions that improve well-being should be assessed to enhance social participation among older adults with any degree of multimorbidity. |
DOI | 10.1177/07334648211027691 |
Citation Key | 11729 |
PubMed ID | 34225497 |