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The Life-Space Mobility of Community-Dwelling Older Adults is Associated With Personality Traits

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Life-space mobility (LSM) in older adults is influenced by physical, cognitive, and psychological states. However, the relationship between LSM and personality traits remains unclear. Thus, our cross-sectional study investigated this correlation, which included 144 participants aged ≥60 years. LSM was assessed using the life-space assessment (LSA), and personality traits were evaluated using the Japanese version of the Ten-Item Personality Inventory (TIPI-J). Physical data were also collected. Univariate analyses revealed that among young-older adults, extroversion in the TIPI-J showed a significant association with LSA scores in addition to handgrip strength. Among old-older adults, openness to experience in the TIPI-J demonstrated a significant association with LSA scores in addition to quadriceps strength. This study revealed correlations between personality traits (extroversion and openness to experience) and LSM, in addition to physical function. Considering older adults' personality traits is crucial for designing support and interventions to maintain and expand LSM.

Source: Journal of Applied Gerontology

DOI: 10.1177/07334648241270029

Authors: Tomoyuki Shinohara, Rina Yamauchi, Yuta Yabana, Ayumi Maruyama, Shota Saito

Institutions: Takasaki University of Health and Welfare, Hidaka Hospital, Hidaka Hospital, Fujioka General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Aging, Health, and Disability

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science