A multivariate analysis of the impact of knowledge and relationships on perceptions about aging among generation Z—a starting point for public health strategies
IntroductionThe main objective of the study is to better understand how knowledge about the natural process of aging and its implications, as well as the relationships with old people, shapes the perceptions of generation Z toward the meaning of old age.MethodsThe research methodology we used is par...
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| description | IntroductionThe main objective of the study is to better understand how knowledge about the natural process of aging and its implications, as well as the relationships with old people, shapes the perceptions of generation Z toward the meaning of old age.MethodsThe research methodology we used is partial least squares structural equation modeling in which we developed a model with five variables: thoughts about aging, feelings about aging, healthy habits, knowledge about aging and relationship with old people.ResultsThe results revealed the direct and positive impact of both knowledge and relationships on the thoughts and beliefs of generation Z.DiscussionThe findings are useful for managers in the public sector responsible for shaping more efficient health strategies meant to normalize aging and prepare young individuals for healthy aging. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a58f2aedb1544e968c640ac78c0513d42025-08-20T02:56:50ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652025-03-011310.3389/fpubh.2025.15220781522078A multivariate analysis of the impact of knowledge and relationships on perceptions about aging among generation Z—a starting point for public health strategiesSilvia Puiu0Mihaela Tinca Udriștioiu1Mihaela Zăvăleanu2Department of Management, Marketing and Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, University of Craiova, Craiova, RomaniaDepartment of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Craiova, Craiova, RomaniaDepartment of Kinetotherapy and Sport Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of Craiova, Craiova, RomaniaIntroductionThe main objective of the study is to better understand how knowledge about the natural process of aging and its implications, as well as the relationships with old people, shapes the perceptions of generation Z toward the meaning of old age.MethodsThe research methodology we used is partial least squares structural equation modeling in which we developed a model with five variables: thoughts about aging, feelings about aging, healthy habits, knowledge about aging and relationship with old people.ResultsThe results revealed the direct and positive impact of both knowledge and relationships on the thoughts and beliefs of generation Z.DiscussionThe findings are useful for managers in the public sector responsible for shaping more efficient health strategies meant to normalize aging and prepare young individuals for healthy aging.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1522078/fullperceptionsaginggeneration Zpublic healththoughtsfeelings |
| spellingShingle | Silvia Puiu Mihaela Tinca Udriștioiu Mihaela Zăvăleanu A multivariate analysis of the impact of knowledge and relationships on perceptions about aging among generation Z—a starting point for public health strategies Frontiers in Public Health perceptions aging generation Z public health thoughts feelings |
| title | A multivariate analysis of the impact of knowledge and relationships on perceptions about aging among generation Z—a starting point for public health strategies |
| title_full | A multivariate analysis of the impact of knowledge and relationships on perceptions about aging among generation Z—a starting point for public health strategies |
| title_fullStr | A multivariate analysis of the impact of knowledge and relationships on perceptions about aging among generation Z—a starting point for public health strategies |
| title_full_unstemmed | A multivariate analysis of the impact of knowledge and relationships on perceptions about aging among generation Z—a starting point for public health strategies |
| title_short | A multivariate analysis of the impact of knowledge and relationships on perceptions about aging among generation Z—a starting point for public health strategies |
| title_sort | multivariate analysis of the impact of knowledge and relationships on perceptions about aging among generation z a starting point for public health strategies |
| topic | perceptions aging generation Z public health thoughts feelings |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1522078/full |
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