Older adults’ lifestyles are associated with their structural position, health and wellbeing

Abstract The association between older adults' everyday activities, health and subjective wellbeing has mostly been examined using different activities as separate variables. It not analysed which are likely to come together in individuals' daily time use patterns, or what context. Meanwhile, combinations of contextual variables may indicate distinctive lifestyles. This study looks at a broad range spontaneously reported their location social context, constructs latent behavioural classes. examines how class belonging is linked with structural position, wellbeing. data used the came from sample 200 noninstitutionalized adults aged 65 above. Activity was collected Experience Sampling Method. Generalized equation modelling (GSEM) identify Three classes were identified labelled as: passive domiciliary, active functional, recreational. Lifestyles related characteristics status. Variables associated age, education, detailed dimensions measured Nottingham Health Profile. Class differences mean statistically significant, but fully explained by sociodemographic health-related shows that behaviours settings form lifestyles, there consistency objectively lifestyles assessment physical emotional health. Key messages There evaluation points life-long effects education suggests socioeconomic predict lifestyle age.