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  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

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  • Emotional well-being in older adults is crucial for quality of life.
  • Understanding distinct emotional profiles can inform targeted interventions.
  • Age-related changes may influence emotional experiences and coping strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define emotional profiles in elderly populations.
  • To analyze the prevalence of these profiles across different age groups (65-104 years).
  • To investigate the relationship between age and emotional profiles.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 257 independent elderly individuals without cognitive impairment was analyzed.
  • Emotional variables including positive/negative affect, life satisfaction, loneliness, and emotion regulation strategies were assessed.
  • Cluster analysis was used to identify distinct emotional profiles.

Main Results:

  • Three emotional profiles emerged: 'dissatisfied,' 'happy,' and 'resilient.'
  • The 'happy' profile was most prevalent in individuals under 85, while the 'resilient' profile was most common in those over 85.
  • The 'dissatisfied' profile decreased with age, and the 'happy' profile was still present, though less common, in older age groups.

Conclusions:

  • Age is a significant factor in determining emotional profiles among the elderly.
  • Despite age-related trends, individual differences in emotional profiles persist, even in the oldest old.
  • Recognizing these profiles and individual variations is essential for supporting older adults' emotional health.