DO LIFE SATISFACTION AND LEVEL OF OPTIMISM IMPACT SUCCESSFUL AGING IN MID AND LATE LIFE?
2024
Impact of Life Satisfaction and Optimism on Successful Aging
Sample size: 2040
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Bhattacharyya Kallol Kumar, Molinari Victor, Gupta Debasree Das, Hueluer Gizem
Primary Institution: Utah State University
Hypothesis
Do life satisfaction and level of optimism impact successful aging in mid and late life?
Conclusion
Life satisfaction and optimism positively influence successful aging in middle-aged and older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Prior life satisfaction has a positive direct effect on successful aging.
- The effect of life satisfaction on successful aging is bidirectional.
- High levels of optimism mediate the relationship between life satisfaction and successful aging.
Takeaway
Being happy and hopeful can help people age better and enjoy life more.
Methodology
The study used structural equation modeling to analyze data from the MIDUS study.
Participant Demographics
Participants had an average age of 64, with 56% being women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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