Personality Traits Influence Frailty in Older Adults through Health Behaviours and Psychosocial Resources.
Abstract
Frailty is a critical public health issue in aging populations, linked to increased disability, hospitalization, and mortality. While biological and clinical risk factors are well established, less is known about how psychological traits, particularly personality, influence frailty development and 'get outside the skin' to affect health.
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Research summary
Personality traits influence frailty in older adults through health behaviors and psychosocial resources. The paper explores how psychological factors, specifically personality, can affect the development of frailty, which is a significant concern in the context of aging and longevity.
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