JOURNAL ARTICLE

Changes in Self-Perceptions of Aging Among Black and White Older Adults: The Role of Volunteering.

  • Published In: Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences, 2023, v. 78, n. 5. P. 830 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Huo, Meng; Kim, Kyungmin; Haghighat, Misha D 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines racial differences in self-perceptions of aging (SPA) trajectories and the role of volunteering among Black and White older adults using longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS). Contrary to expectations, Black older adults reported more positive and less negative SPA at baseline and exhibited smaller declines in positive SPA and smaller increases in negative SPA over time compared to White older adults. Volunteering was associated with more favorable SPA but only among White older adults, while Black older adults maintained relatively stable SPA regardless of volunteering status. The findings highlight complex racial dynamics in aging perceptions and suggest that volunteering programs may uniquely benefit White older adults, underscoring the need for tailored interventions to support diverse aging populations.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences. 2023/05, Vol. 78, Issue 5, p830
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Ethnic and Cultural Studies
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1079-5014
  • DOI:10.1093/geronb/gbad007
  • Accession Number:163670007
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