Intersectional Perspective on Factors Influencing Healthy Ageing Amongst Older New Zealand Men: An Exploratory Mixed Methods Study

Abstract

Little is known about how New Zealand men understand their health and wellbeing as they age and what are the determinants of their healthy ageing. Contiguous and exploratory sequential mixed methods study were conducted with the collection of both focus group and survey data. Methodologically, this abductive process was incorporated within an intersectional framework, providing a comprehensive picture of healthy aging in men across life stages and socioeconomic statuses. Integrated results revealed that for respondents the most significant factors influencing their healthy aging were, life engagement purpose, substance misuse, and masculinity norms. This article contributes to mixed methods research by providing practical applications of incorporating the intersectional model to enhance rigor in designing, conducting, and interpreting mixed methods research.