Purpose in Life and Risk of Falls: A Meta-Analysis of Cross-Sectional and Prospective Associations

Background and Aim: Purpose in life is an aspect of well-being that is associated with better health outcomes in older adulthood. We examine the association between purpose in life and likelihood of a recent fall and risk of an incident fall over time. Methods: Purpose in life and falls were reporte...

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Main Authors: Angelina R. Sutin PhD, Martina Luchetti PhD, Yannick Stephan PhD, Brice Canada PhD, Antonio Terracciano PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2024-03-01
Series:Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214241236039