Sensory Processing in Aging: A Comparative Study of Institutionalized and Community-Dwelling Elders Using Dunn's Framework
| Author | Fatemeh Motaharinezhad | en |
| Author | Mahdi Hasanabadi | en |
| Author | Amir Mohammad Tayebi | en |
| Author | Nazanin Pasha Amiri | en |
| Author | Mina Sadat Mirshoja | en |
| Orcid | Mina Sadat Mirshoja [0000-0001-6651-8345] | en |
| Issued Date | 2026-06-30 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Sensory processing patterns significantly influence functional independence and quality of life among older adults. Objectives: This study compared these patterns between institutionalized and community-dwelling Iranian older adults using Dunn's framework. Methods: In this cross-sectional analytical study, 172 adults aged 60 - 70 years (86 institutionalized and 86 community-dwelling) from Semnan Province were assessed using the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile (AASP). Data were analyzed using independent t-tests and chi-square tests. Results: Significant differences were observed across all four sensory quadrants. Community-dwelling elders had a higher prevalence of Sensation Seeking (38.4% vs. 18.6%; Cohen's d = 0.64; P < 0.001) and Low Registration (30.2% vs. 16.3%; d = 0.52; P = 0.002). In contrast, institutionalized elders had higher rates of Sensation Avoiding (33.7% vs. 19.8%; d = 0.44; P = 0.004) and Sensory Sensitivity (31.4% vs. 11.6%; d = 0.71; P < 0.001). All differences were statistically significant. Conclusions: The living environment is strongly associated with sensory processing patterns in older adults. Enriched sensory environments and targeted sensory-based rehabilitation in care facilities may promote more adaptive patterns and enhance well-being. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/ijpbs-168987 | en |
| URI | https://brieflands.com/journals/ijpbs/articles/168987 | en |
| Keyword | Community-Dwelling | en |
| Keyword | Dunn’s Model | en |
| Keyword | Institutionalized | en |
| Keyword | Older Adults | en |
| Keyword | Sensory Processing Patterns | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Sensory Processing in Aging: A Comparative Study of Institutionalized and Community-Dwelling Elders Using Dunn's Framework | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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