EXPLORING GOAL CONTENT AND ORIENTATION OF SWISS CENTENARIANS
2024
Goals of Swiss Centenarians
Sample size: 135
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Author Information
Author(s): Hoffman Adar, Jopp Daniela, Cavalli Stefano, von Gunten Armin, Roecke Christina, Martin Mike, Herrmann Francois
Primary Institution: University of Lausanne
Hypothesis
In very old age, goal orientation is expected to shift towards maintenance-oriented goals.
Conclusion
Centenarians still have goals, with leisure and family being the most common, and a positive orientation towards these goals suggests they are important for adaptation.
Supporting Evidence
- 58% of centenarians mentioned at least one goal.
- Leisure and family were the most prevalent domains for goal setting.
- 75% of all goal orientations were approach and maintenance.
Takeaway
Even when people get very old, they still have things they want to achieve, mostly related to family and fun.
Methodology
The study investigated the number, content, and orientation of goals among a subsample of centenarians.
Participant Demographics
Centenarians with an average age of 101.6 years.
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