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Factors related to a sense of economic insecurity among older adults who participate in social activities

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  • Yuriko Inoue
  • Hisae Nakatani
  • Ichie Ono
  • Xuxin Peng

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Japan has the highest life expectancy worldwide. Older adults who experience economic insecurity may refrain from seeking medical consultation or using long-term care insurance, and these behaviors may increase the incidence and progression of frailty. This study conducted a cross-sectional survey to identify factors related to a sense of economic insecurity among older adults who participate in social activities, and identified support measures. In total, 1,351 older adults aged ≥65 years who had participated in social activities voluntarily completed an anonymous self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire encompassed their physical, cognitive, social, and psychological conditions, and economic insecurity. We performed univariate analysis considering a sense of economic insecurity as the dependent variable, and conducted multiple logistic regression analysis (forced entry method) considering the independent variables with p

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  • Yuriko Inoue & Hisae Nakatani & Ichie Ono & Xuxin Peng, 2024. "Factors related to a sense of economic insecurity among older adults who participate in social activities," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(3), pages 1-16, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0301280
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0301280
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