EMOTION AND AGING: CUTTING-EDGE DIRECTIONS
2024
Understanding Emotions in Older Adults
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Author Information
Author(s): Mikels Joseph, Carstensen Laura, Haase, English, Springstein, Stephens, Brown
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
Older adults generally experience more positive emotions and well-being compared to younger adults, with various strategies contributing to this effect.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults experience more 'love' and positive emotions compared to younger adults.
- Emotional acceptance helps older adults achieve greater well-being.
- Flexible use of emotion regulation strategies contributes to higher well-being across the lifespan.
- Savoring is important for increasing positive feelings in later life.
- Understanding others' emotions is crucial for maintaining social connections, especially for older women.
Takeaway
Older people tend to feel happier than younger people, and they have special ways to manage their feelings that help them stay positive.
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