Cross-National Research on Midlife Development and Aging
Author Information
Author(s): Infurna Frank, Gerstorf Denis, Nielsen Lisbeth, Wettstein, Steptoe, Brocklebank, Wong
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The symposium highlights both the challenges and opportunities in cross-national comparisons of midlife development and aging.
Supporting Evidence
- The U.S. showed historical increases in midlife pain, while some countries experienced declines.
- The U.S. was the only region to exhibit historical declines in memory.
- Better memory was associated with women, higher education, better grip strength, and fewer chronic diseases.
Takeaway
Researchers looked at how people in different countries experience pain and memory changes as they age, finding some countries are doing better than others.
Methodology
Longitudinal panel data from 16 nations was used to examine historical changes in midlife pain and memory.
Limitations
Challenges related to data collection and instrumentation were noted.
Participant Demographics
Participants included individuals from the U.S., Continental and Nordic Europe, Mediterranean Europe, South Korea, and Mexico.
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