Longitudinal Relationships Between Productive Activities and Functional Health in Later Years: A Multivariate Latent Growth Curve Modeling Approach.

TitleLongitudinal Relationships Between Productive Activities and Functional Health in Later Years: A Multivariate Latent Growth Curve Modeling Approach.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2016
AuthorsChoi, E, Tang, F, Turk, P
JournalInt J Aging Hum Dev
Volume83
Issue4
Pagination418-40
Date Published2016 10
ISSN Number1541-3535
KeywordsActivities of Daily Living, Aged, Aging, Employment, Female, Health Status, Humans, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Middle Aged, Volunteers
Abstract

This study examined the longitudinal relationships between functional health in later years and three types of productive activities: volunteering, full-time, and part-time work. Using the data from five waves (2000-2008) of the Health and Retirement Study, we applied multivariate latent growth curve modeling to examine the longitudinal relationships among individuals 50 or over. Functional health was measured by limitations in activities of daily living. Individuals who volunteered, worked either full time or part time exhibited a slower decline in functional health than nonparticipants. Significant associations were also found between initial functional health and longitudinal changes in productive activity participation. This study provides additional support for the benefits of productive activities later in life; engagement in volunteering and employment are indeed associated with better functional health in middle and old age.

URLhttp://ahd.sagepub.com/content/early/2016/07/21/0091415016657557.long
DOI10.1177/0091415016657557
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Alternate JournalInt J Aging Hum Dev
Citation Key8567
PubMed ID27461262