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[Centenarian--a contribution to longevity research].

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  • 1Instituts für Gerontologie, Universität Heidelberg.

Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie
|September 1, 1991
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Research on centenarians shows significant individual differences in well-being and capabilities. Extreme longevity does not eliminate variations in aging, independence, or social competence.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology and longevity research.
  • Psychology of aging and well-being.

Context:

  • Recent decades show increased research focus on centenarians.
  • Studies examine factors contributing to extreme longevity and the psycho-physical state of the very old.
  • International and local studies, including the Würzburger Centenarian-Study and a Bonn-Cologne biographical study, are analyzed.

Purpose:

  • To analyze recent international studies on centenarians.
  • To discuss findings on antecedents of extreme longevity and psycho-physical well-being.
  • To explore coping styles in centenarians through biographical research.

Summary:

  • Centenarian studies reveal high interindividual variability in psycho-physical well-being and aging processes.
  • Contrary to some predictions, there appears to be no upper age limit for maintaining individual differences in aging.

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  • Independence and social competence can be maintained throughout extreme old age, with significant variation among individuals.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the diversity within the centenarian population.
    • Challenges assumptions about a universal decline in aging.
    • Emphasizes the potential for sustained independence and social engagement in extreme old age.