title: Work Stressors in Late Midlife and Physical Functioning in Old Age.
abstract: The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between work stressors in late midlife and physical functioning in old age.
  
  
  
  Two linked nationally representative Swedish surveys were used: the 1991 Level of Living Survey (age 57-65) and the 2011 Swedish Panel Study of Living Conditions of the Oldest Old. Work stressors were measured with the job demand-control model and physical functioning in old age with physical performance tests, lung function tests, and self-reported mobility. Ordered logistic and linear regressions were performed ( n = 166-214).
  
  
  
  High demands, low control, and high strain (i.e., high demands combined with low control) were associated with limited physical functioning in women. Low control and passive jobs were associated with limited physical functioning in men.
  
  
  
  Work stressors in late midlife are important predictors of physical functioning in older adults. However, women and men seem to be vulnerable to different work stressors.
authors.affiliation: 1 Aging Research Center, Stockholm, Sweden.
authors.forename: Charlotta
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Nilsen
authors.affiliation: 1 Aging Research Center, Stockholm, Sweden.
authors.forename: Neda
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Agahi
authors.affiliation: 1 Aging Research Center, Stockholm, Sweden.|2 Jönköping University, Sweden.
authors.forename: Ingemar
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kåreholt
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D000073397:Occupational Stress; D000076604:Physical Functional Performance; D057566:Self Report; D017678:Sex Distribution; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013548:Sweden
keywords: longitudinal; old age; physical functioning; sex differences; work stressors