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Cognition of Social Capital in Older Japanese Men and Women

Yoko Aihara, MPHM

International University of Health and Welfare, Odawara, Japan, y-aihara{at}iuhw.ac.jp, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan

Junko Minai, PhD

International University of Health and Welfare, Odawara, Japan

Yuki Kikuchi, MSc

International University of Health and Welfare, Odawara, Japan

Atsuko Aoyama, MD, PhD

Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan

Setsu Shimanouchi, PhD

International University of Health and Welfare, Odawara, Japan

Objective: This study explored factors related to cognition of social capital among Japanese older people. Method: Using a cross-sectional survey design, data were gathered from 940 people aged over 65 years. Cognition of social capital was compared by gender, and it was regressed on participation in community activities and health behaviors of middle age and current health status. Results: Men had higher cognitive social capital than women (p = .004). Multiple regression analysis shows that men who rested for health during middle age had high cognition of social capital. Cognition of social capital was also related to self-rated health, depression, and cognitive difficulties for both men and women. Daily activity was included among women. Discussion: Participation in community activities and health behaviors during middle age were associated factors for cognition of social capital among the older people, and encouraging cognition of social capital was important for active aging.

Key Words: social participation • social activities • health behavior • active aging

This version was published on December 1, 2009

Journal of Aging and Health, Vol. 21, No. 8, 1083-1097 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0898264309347816
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