How Does Successful Aging Apply to Black Women? A Latent Class Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Although prior research has identified racial/ethnic and gender differences in successful aging (SA), heterogeneity within groups has been little examined. We consequently explore the variety of aging experiences among older Black women.

Research design and methods

We used the 2010/2012 U.S. Health and Retirement Study, limiting analyses to Black women who completed the Psychosocial Leave-Behind Questionnaire (N = 1,186). We conducted latent class analysis using indicators of physical health, psychological well-being, social support/strain, and social engagement.

Results

Six SA latent classes were identified and labeled according to their distinctive characteristics: infirm, isolated, taxed, independent, vivacious, and robust. The infirm clas

SUBMITTER: Lewis JCJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11829431 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature