RT journal article
T1 Is Mental Well-Being in the Oldest Old Different from That in Younger Age Groups? Exploring the Mental Well-Being of the Oldest-Old Population in Europe
A1 Donisi, Valeria
A1 Tedeschi, Federico
A1 González Caballero, Juan Luis
A1 Cresswell‑Smith, Johanna
A1 Lara, Elvira
A1 Miret, Marta
A1 Forsman, Anna K.
A1 Wahlbeck, Kristian
A1 Amaddeo, Francesco
A1 Kalseth, Jorid
A2 Estadística e Investigación Operativa
K1 Mental wellbeing
K1 ESEM
K1 Oldest old
K1 Psychological wellbeing
K1 European Social Survey
AB The oldest-old population is increasing in Europe, and greater focus is placed on promoting mental well-being (MWB) in this population. The European Welfare Models and Mental Wellbeing in Final Years of Life project aims to develop a better understanding of how best to promote positive MWB in the oldest-old population. Using a resources approach, the present study aimed to provide empirical evidence about the structure of MWB in the 80 + year age group and to compare this with the structure of MWB in the old (65-79 years) and adult (18-64 years) population. Twenty-eight items reflecting a focus on positive aspects of MWB were selected from the European Social Survey data (24 countries). After application of an exploratory approach using Exploratory Structural Equation Modelling, five- and six-factor model solutions were found to be statistically appropriate, and the results are consistent with the most widely studied dimensions of MWB. Despite specific differences in the factor models and item loadings, evaluation of formal invariance showed that dimensions built in the same way are comparable across age groups. Although explorative and not conclusive, the results of this study contribute insights into the multidimensional structure of MWB in the oldest-old population and provide a starting point for further research on promoting MWB in the later stages of life.
PB SPRINGER
SN 1389-4978
YR 2020
FD 2020-07
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/23507
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/23507
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 08-nov-2026