In:
Gerontology, S. Karger AG, Vol. 61, No. 5 ( 2015), p. 469-476
Abstract:
The study of health behaviors and fostering health-behavior change is an important endeavor even in old age. The aim of this viewpoint article is threefold. First, we use a broad perspective for the definition of health behaviors to capture all relevant aspects of health-behavior change in older adults. Particularly, we suggest a distinction between proximal (e.g., physical activity) and distal health behaviors (e.g., social participation). Second, we recommend a stronger orientation towards processes in order to study health behaviors and the design of health-behavior change interventions. Third, we review the advantages of a developmental perspective in health psychology. Future directions in the study of health behavior among older adults are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0304-324X
,
1423-0003
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2015
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1482689-6
