Associated Factors of Ageing Perception among Elderly in Qazvin, 2015

Self-perception of ageing is considered as an affecting factor in experiencing successful ageing. Influencing factors associated with the ageing perception varies in different societies and closely relates to the culture of each communities. This research aimed to examine the associated factors of ageing perception among eldery in Qazvin, 2015.
A descriptive-analytic design conducted on 300 elderly that were recruited from the clinics and health centers in Qazvin using stratified random sampling method. Data were collected with demographic and Barker`s ageing perception questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using SPSS22.
Mean score of ageing perception was 159.10.±11.10. There was no significant correlation between ageing and ageing perception (r = -.123, p = .638). Widowhood and less relative visiting led to experience high ageing perception. However, being a woman, ageing in place as well as receiving emotional support from friends related to low ageing perception (p Ageing perception is related to factors like widowhood, gender, emotional support, and ageing in place. Researchers, health care professionals, and the elderly may benefit from thinking about old age as a stage of life. So, intervention to improve ageing perception of eldery and acheive sucessful ageing is necessary.