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ArticleAging clinical and experimental research2024

Meaning of home attenuates the relationship between functional limitations and active aging.

Björn Slaug, Magnus Zingmark, Marianne Granbom, Jonas Björk, Taina Rantanen, Steven M Schmidt, Susanne Iwarsson

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  1. Meaning of home among community-dwelling older adults with health concerns: a reflexive thematic analysis.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2026
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Björn SlaugDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden. bjorn.slaug@med.lu.se.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7386-2224
Magnus ZingmarkDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1087-8656
Marianne GranbomDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7456-2039
Jonas BjörkClinical Studies Sweden, Forum South, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1883-2000
Taina RantanenFaculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Gerontology Research Centre, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1604-1945
Steven M SchmidtDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0878-735X
Susanne IwarssonDepartment of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6670-7952

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimsActive aging is the process through which people strive to maintain wellbeing when growing old. Addressing the lack of research on active aging in the context of housing, the aim was to describe active aging among people aged 55 and older considering relocation and investigate whether perceived housing moderates the relationship between functional limitations and active aging.

methodsWe utilized cross-sectional data from a sub-sample (N = 820; mean age = 69.7; 54% women) of the Prospective RELOC-AGE. Functional limitations were reported using 10 dichotomous questions. Active aging was assessed with the University of Jyvaskyla Active Aging Scale (UJACAS; 17 items, self-rated for four perspectives). Perceived housing was self-rated with four usability questions and meaning of home (MOH; 28 items). Cross-sectional associations and interactions were analysed using linear regression models, adjusting for gender and educational level.

resultsEach functional limitation decreased the active aging score by almost five points (p < 0.001). Usability did not moderate that relationship while MOH significantly attenuated the association between functional limitations and active aging (p = 0.039). Those with high MOH had two points less decrease in active aging score compared to those with low MOH. DISCUSSION AND

conclusionsHaving a home with more personal meaning attached to it seems to provide more ability and opportunity for meaningful activities, thus supporting active aging despite functional limitations. This sheds new light on the known association between MOH and different aspects of wellbeing in old age and has relevance for theory development, housing policies and housing counselling targeting younger older adults.

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AgingActivities of Daily LivingAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHousingHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesHomeHousing choicesMovingProspective studyResidential choices

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