Association among ageing‐related stereotypic beliefs, self‐efficacy and health‐promoting behaviors in elderly Korean adults

Hyun‐E Yeom

Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2014, vol. 23, issue 9-10, 1365-1373

Abstract: Aims and objectives To examine the impact of ageing‐related stereotypic beliefs on self‐efficacy and health‐promoting behaviours and to test the mediating effect of self‐efficacy on the relationship between ageing‐related stereotypic beliefs and health‐promoting behaviours in older Korean people. Background Despite the growing attention given to ageing‐related beliefs that can lead to better health outcomes in old age, little is known about the associations between ageing‐related stereotypic beliefs, self‐efficacy and health‐promoting behaviours. Design A cross‐sectional, descriptive study. Methods A total of 123 community‐dwelling older women were recruited from three cities in south‐east Korea. Direct and indirect effects of ageing‐related stereotypic beliefs on self‐efficacy and health‐promoting behaviours were examined using path analyses. Results Ageing‐related stereotypic beliefs significantly predicted self‐efficacy and health‐promoting behaviours. A significant indirect effect of ageing‐related stereotypic beliefs on health‐promoting behaviours through self‐efficacy was detected, indicating that self‐efficacy mediated the detrimental impact of ageing‐related stereotypic beliefs on health‐promoting behaviours. Conclusions Ageing‐related stereotypic beliefs function as a factor lowering self‐efficacy as well as decreasing health‐promoting behaviours. Self‐efficacy mediates the influence of ageing‐related stereotypic beliefs on health‐promoting behaviours, indicating that ageing‐related stereotypic beliefs decrease self‐efficacy which, in turn, could lead to fewer health‐promoting behaviours. The findings demonstrate the significance of ageing‐related stereotypic beliefs and self‐efficacy in guiding the health‐promoting behaviours of older people. Relevance to clinical practice Healthcare providers should play an active role in understanding ageing‐related stereotypic beliefs and decreasing the perceptual barriers to health‐promoting behaviours of older people. The development of nursing interventions to improve positive attitudes towards old age and self‐efficacy is essential for enhancing health‐promoting behaviours.

Date: 2014
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