Ageism is a widespread phenomenon and constitutes a significant threat to older people's
well-being. Identifying the factors contributing to ageism is critical to inform policies that …

Using data from the German Ageing Survey (Deutscher Alterssurvey, DEAS; N= 4,712), this
study examined age-related change in three dimensions of self-perceptions of aging (SPA) …

In the last few decades, the relationship between physical conditions and mental health has
increasingly attracted the interest of researchers and professionals across disciplines. This …

Decades of research have shown that adults' negative views of aging (VoA) are associated
with a wide spectrum of negative outcomes, including lower life satisfaction, poorer health …

Objectives: Attitudes to ageing exert a powerful influence on health and well-being, yet
surprisingly little research has examined factors that contribute to the formation of these …

Abstract Purpose of the Study: With increasing longevity in industrialized populations, there
is growing interest in what defines “successful aging”(SA). Various SA measures have been …

Big Five personality traits are assumed to be linked with attitudes toward own aging. Since
both constructs have central importance for the aging process, it is surprising that to our …

Coping strategies used play an essential role in the adaptation to changes in older adults,
and personality traits are important predictors of these strategies. The aim of this study is to …

Research Design in Aging and Social Gerontology provides a review of methodological
approaches and data-collection methods commonly used with older adults in real-life …

Objectives: This study examined the effects of savoring valuable life lessons on perceptions
of aging and on well-being among older adults. Method: A total of 303 adults (mean age …