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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Social Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Understanding social usefulness is crucial for aging well.
  • Prosociality in later life is a key area of research.
  • Existing theories offer fragmented views on social contribution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define social usefulness by integrating theoretical perspectives.
  • To explore the meaning of socially useful relationships for older adults.
  • To inform future measurement of social usefulness.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative investigation using in-depth interviews.
  • Study participants included 20 older adults.
  • Thematic analysis informed by identity theory.

Main Results:

  • Identified nine classes and over 100 properties of social usefulness.
  • Interpreted findings using self-determination theory.
  • Highlighted the importance of relatedness, autonomy, and competence.

Conclusions:

  • Social usefulness is a multidimensional construct in late life.
  • Findings provide a framework for understanding older adults' contributions.
  • Implications for developing robust measurement tools for future studies.