Assistive devices can help older adults remain independent; however, they may hesitate to use them due to fears of appearing dependent by embodying aging stereotypes. Reluctance to use assistive devices may lead to decreased life space mobility. The selective optimization with compensation (SOC) model posits that older adults employ strengths to accommodate for age-related functioning declines. The current study examines the predictive power of health perceptions, dependency fears, aging stereotypes, and life space on older adults’ views of assistive devices. Results suggest that older adults with greater life space and dependency fears are more likely to view assistive devices positively.

辅助设备可以帮助老年人保持独立；然而，由于害怕体现老化的刻板印象，他们可能会犹豫是否使用它们。不愿使用辅助设备可能会导致生活空间流动性下降。具有补偿的选择性优化 (SOC) 模型假定老年人利用优势来适应与年龄相关的功能下降。目前的研究检验了健康观念、依赖恐惧、老化刻板印象和生活空间对老年人对辅助设备的看法的预测能力。结果表明，具有更大生活空间和依赖恐惧的老年人更有可能积极看待辅助设备。