Successful Ageing and Its Associated Factors Among Older Adults in Guangdong Province, China: A Conceptual Paper

Jianhua Li; Azlina Wati Nikmat; Akehsan Dahlan; Shanghe Li

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9i28.5834

Authors

Jianhua Li Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
Azlina Wati Nikmat Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
Akehsan Dahlan Centre Of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Campus of Selangor, 42300 Puncak Alam
Shanghe Li Department of Operating Room, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9i28.5834

Keywords:

Older Adults, Successful Ageing, China

Abstract

Global population ageing underscores the significance of studying successful ageing. This study aimed to identify factors linked to successful ageing in older adults, focusing on spirituality, physical function, cognitive function, and social support. A cross-sectional study of 425 elderly individuals from eight community health centres in Xiashan District, Guangdong, China, will employ the Successful Ageing Inventory, Spiritual Well-Being Scale, Barthel Index, Mini-Mental State Examination, and Social Support Rating Scale for assessment. Data collection is scheduled from March to June 2024. The study intends to enhance understanding of successful ageing components, potentially informing interventions and addressing developmental concerns for the elderly

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