Early and Late Life Exposure to Trauma and Biopsychosocial Well-Being in Centenarians |
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| Authors: | Lauren M. Oseland Alex J. Bishop Kami L. Gallus G. Kevin Randall |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Family Studies &2. Human Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA;3. Human Development &4. Family Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA;5. Human Sciences Extension and Outreach and Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA |
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| Abstract: | Few studies have investigated the proximal versus distal influence of traumatic life events (TLE) on biopsychosocial resources of very old adults. The Developmental Adaptation Model was used to test TLE experienced before and after the age of 60 on outcomes of centenarians’ physical disability, perceived health impairments, depressive symptoms, and social support. Cross-sectional data were collected from 154 community-dwelling centenarians. Results indicated that TLE in the latter half of life were positively associated with health impairments and depressive symptoms. The present results emphasize the importance of a process-oriented approach to resilience that allows flexibility in successful coping across the lifespan. |
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| Keywords: | Aging centenarian depression functional health health impairments trauma |
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