ArticleThe journal of nutrition, health & aging2025
Exploring the relationship between intrinsic capacity and social participation in healthy ageing: Evidence from Singapore.
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- Cross-Sectional Associations of Integrated Lifestyle-Related Factors With Intrinsic Capacity in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: The Kashiwa Cohort Study.Geriatrics & gerontology international · 2026Article
- Association Between Social Participation, Physical Activity, and Intrinsic Capacity Decline: Empirical Evidence from the CHARLS.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Socioeconomic status and intrinsic capacity trajectories among middle-aged and older adults in China: mediating role of cognitive leisure activities.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2026Article
- Reciprocal relationship between intrinsic capacity and social activity influenced by gender in advanced middle-aged adults in South Korea.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Self-perceptions of aging and associated factors among older patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis: a latent profile analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- How does intergenerational support from adult children shape the intrinsic capacity of older adults? Empirical evidence from the CHARLS.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe World Health Organization has identified intrinsic capacity and functional ability as key constructs in enabling healthy ageing. However, functional ability is distinct from actual levels of social and physical participation, which research has shown to be associated with health and wellbeing. This study distinguishes between functional ability and actual levels of social and physical participation, and utilizes the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework to examine the relationship between IC and the two constructs.
methodsThis study utilizes cross-sectional self-reported data from a nationally representative panel of Singapore residents aged 56-75 (N = 6,434). We performed structural equation modelling to compare the direct and indirect effects (mediated by IADLs) of intrinsic capacity on social participation. Intrinsic capacity is modelled as a second-order model, and its 5 domains are assessed using self-reported indicators. IADLs was based on participants' self-reported difficulty in completing 7 instrumental daily activities. Social participation was measured using participants' frequency of engagement in various activities.
resultsIntrinsic capacity is positively associated with higher levels of social participation among middle-aged and older adults aged 56-75 (β = 0.287, 95% CI [0.156, 0.414]) even after controlling for IADLs. The direct effect of intrinsic capacity on social participation accounts for 77.4 % of the total effect, while the indirect effect through IADLs accounts for 22.6% of the total effect.
conclusionIntrinsic capacity is associated with social and physical participation directly and indirectly through IADLs. This study emphasizes the need for healthcare interventions aimed towards the promotion of healthy ageing to adopt a holistic approach that enhance IC across its five domains, ensuring both social and physical participation and functional independence of older adults.
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