What the study found
Active ageing behaviors among older adults in disaster-prone urban areas were better represented by a four-factor model than by the six-domain framework used in the study. The four factors were dietary behavior, stress management, self-care, and substance avoidance.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors conclude that the validated four-domain model shows active ageing is both behavioral and socially embedded. They say strengthening behavioral resilience and addressing social and environmental barriers are essential for interventions and policies in disaster-prone urban ageing populations.
What the researchers tested
The researchers surveyed 500 older adults in Bangkok, Thailand, using a cross-sectional design with multistage sampling. They used interviewer-administered questionnaires based on the WHO Active Ageing Framework, then applied Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Generalized Structural Equation Modeling (GSEM).
What worked and what didn't
CFA supported a four-factor model with significant loadings and excellent fit statistics. Substance avoidance and stress management were the most salient domains. The six-factor model, which also included exercise and oral care, showed poor fit.
What to keep in mind
The abstract describes a cross-sectional survey in disaster-prone districts of Bangkok, so the findings are limited to that setting and study design. The available summary does not describe additional limitations.
Key points
- A four-factor model of active ageing behavior fit the data better than the six-domain model.
- The four supported domains were dietary behavior, stress management, self-care, and substance avoidance.
- Substance avoidance and stress management were the most salient domains.
- The six-factor model including exercise and oral care showed poor fit.
- Male sex was negatively associated with active ageing, while higher education, cohabitation, and chronic disease were positive predictors.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Four-domain model of active ageing fits older adults in Bangkok
- Authors:
- Weerayut Muenboonme, Pachanat Nunthaitaweekul, Bhichit Rattakul, Welawat Tienpratarn
- Institutions:
- Navamindradhiraj University, Chulalongkorn University, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, Mahidol University, Ramathibodi Hospital
- Publication date:
- 2026-04-06
- OpenAlex record:
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