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ArticleBMC geriatrics2026

Latent profiles of attitudes toward ageing during the nursing home "early transition period" and its correlation with quality of life.

Luyi Xu, Tingting Lin, Zheng Wang, Siyi Su, Jufang Li, Ping Li

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Luyi Xu *School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Tingting Lin *School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Zheng WangSchool of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Siyi SuSchool of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Jufang LiSchool of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. lijf@wmu.edu.cn.
Ping LiSchool of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. lp@wmu.edu.cn.

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The science and technology innovation activities for university students in Zhejiang Province No. 2024R413B059
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Abstract

purposeThis study aimed to identify the heterogeneity of attitudes toward ageing among older adults in the “early transition period” (the initial 2–4 weeks after nursing homes transition from home to nursing homes). and the mediation effect of self-efficacy between attitudes toward ageing and quality of life (QoL).

methodA total of 300 older adults were enrolled from October 2023 to May 2024. Participants completed the General Information Questionnaire, the Attitudes to Ageing Questionnaire (AAQ), the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF), and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES). Latent profile analysis (LPA), R3STEP methods, BCH methods, and mediation analysis were conducted to analyze the data.

resultsLPA categorized the attitudes toward ageing into three profiles: most negative (18.333%), moderately negative (64.000%), and positive (17.667%). Attitudes toward ageing profiles were associated with the following factors: age, pension, number of children, number of chronic diseases, ADL, willingness to reside in nursing homes, and social isolation. Self-efficacy partially mediates between attitudes toward ageing and the three dimensions of QoL (physical health, psychological health, and environmental health).

conclusionsOlder adults during the “early transition period” had negative attitudes toward ageing. It may be related to the Chinese traditional interpersonal communication mode, family culture, and various maladaptive problems. Older adults who have two or more children, chronic diseases, no pension, moderate to severe dependency, involuntary admission to nursing homes, and social isolation are associated with more negative attitudes toward ageing. Mediation analysis reminds that self-efficacy can be used as intervention targets to improve the QoL.

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AgingAttitude to HealthNursing HomesQuality of LifeAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleNursing Home ResidentsSelf EfficacySurveys and QuestionnairesAttitudes toward ageingLatent profile analysisMediation analysisNursing homeQuality of lifeSelf-efficacy

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