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Work Stressors in Late Midlife and Physical Functioning in Old Age
Stockholm University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Aging Research Center (ARC), (together with KI).
Stockholm University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Aging Research Center (ARC), (together with KI).
Stockholm University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Aging Research Center (ARC), (together with KI). Jönköping University, Sweden.
Number of Authors: 32017 (English)In: Journal of Aging and Health, ISSN 0898-2643, E-ISSN 1552-6887, Vol. 29, no 5, p. 893-911Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between work stressors in late midlife and physical functioning in old age. Method: Two linked nationally representative Swedish surveys were used: the 1991 Level of Living Survey (age 57-65) and the 2011 Swedish Panel Study of Living Conditions of the Oldest Old. Work stressors were measured with the job demand-control model and physical functioning in old age with physical performance tests, lung function tests, and self-reported mobility. Ordered logistic and linear regressions were performed (n = 166-214). Results: High demands, low control, and high strain (i.e., high demands combined with low control) were associated with limited physical functioning in women. Low control and passive jobs were associated with limited physical functioning in men. Discussion: Work stressors in late midlife are important predictors of physical functioning in older adults. However, women and men seem to be vulnerable to different work stressors.

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2017. Vol. 29, no 5, p. 893-911
Keywords [en]
work stressors, old age, physical functioning, sex differences, longitudinal
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Gerontology, specialising in Medical and Health Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:su:diva-145870DOI: 10.1177/0898264316654673ISI: 000405520200009OAI: oai:DiVA.org:su-145870DiVA, id: diva2:1135393
Available from: 2017-08-23 Created: 2017-08-23 Last updated: 2018-01-13Bibliographically approved

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