Associations of multidimensional frailty with life satisfaction in older men: a latent class approach
Background: Frailty, encompassing physical, psychological and social vulnerabilities, significantly affects life satisfaction in older men. However, intra-gender differences in frailty remain underexplored. This study aims to classify frailty subtypes among older men and examine their association...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MRE Press
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Men's Health |
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| Online Access: | https://oss.jomh.org/files/article/20250627-572/pdf/JOMH2025030701.pdf |
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| Summary: | Background: Frailty, encompassing physical, psychological and social
vulnerabilities, significantly affects life satisfaction in older men. However,
intra-gender differences in frailty remain underexplored. This study aims to
classify frailty subtypes among older men and examine their associations with
life satisfaction. Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed data
from the 2023 National Survey of Older Koreans (N = 3824 men aged 65+). Latent
Class Analysis (LCA) identified frailty subtypes, and multiple regression
analysis examined their associations with life satisfaction while controlling for
key demographic factors. Results: Four frailty subtypes were identified:
Physically Frail and Socially Discontent (PFSD), Robust and Socially Satisfied
(RSS), Robust but Socially Isolated (RSI), and Moderately Frail and Socially
Adequate (MFSA). The RSS group reported the highest level of life satisfaction,
while all other subtypes showed significantly lower levels. Notably, the RSI
group, despite good physical health, reported lower life satisfaction than the
MFSA group, highlighting that social isolation may outweigh physical health
advantages in determining life satisfaction. Conclusions: This study
highlights the need for integrated interventions that address physical,
psychological and social well-being to enhance life satisfaction among older men. |
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| ISSN: | 1875-6867 1875-6859 |