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| Successful aging, life satisfaction, and generativity in later life | | Author(s) | Bradley J Fisher |
| Journal title | International Journal of Aging and Human Development, vol 41, no 3, 1995 |
| Pages | pp 239-250 |
| Keywords | Ageing process ; Life satisfaction ; Mental health [elderly] ; Personal relationships ; Attitude ; Foster grandparents ; Social surveys ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | This article reports on findings of an open-ended survey questionnaire of 40 participants in a Foster Grandparent Program (age 61-92) which explores their understandings of successful ageing and life satisfaction, the factors essential for each, and differences perceived between these concepts. Qualitative data were coded by two independent reviewers. Respondents' understandings of successful ageing involved attitudinal or coping orientations nearly twice as often as those for life satisfaction. Descriptions of life satisfaction emphasised fulfilment of basic needs and was viewed as a precursor to successful ageing. Content analysis confirmed five features of successful ageing: interaction with others, a sense of purpose, self-acceptance, personal growth and autonomy. Findings suggest that generativity contributes to successful ageing and remains a vital developmental task in later life. |
| Accession Number | CPA-970425029 A |
| Classmark | BG: F:5HH: D: DS: DP: GHP: 3F: 7T |
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