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Self-perceptions of aging and social goals
Christina Ristl1, Selma Korlat1, Fiona S Rupprecht1
1Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Vienna.
Psychology and Aging
|January 23, 2025
Summary
Perceptions of aging influence social goals. Awareness of age-related gains links to social approach goals, while awareness of age-related losses links to social avoidance goals, impacting social navigation.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Gerontology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Self-perceptions of aging are linked to health and well-being.
- Limited research exists on self-perceptions of aging and social functioning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between awareness of age-related gains and losses and social approach/avoidance goals.
- To investigate how these perceptions influence social experiences and behaviors.
Main Methods:
- An experience sampling study with 117 adults aged 18-85.
- Assessed individual differences in awareness of age-related gains and losses.
- Measured social goals in everyday situations and as dispositions.
Main Results:
- Awareness of age-related gains positively correlated with social approach goals.
- Awareness of age-related losses positively correlated with social avoidance goals.
- Associations remained significant after controlling for chronological age.
Conclusions:
- Perceptions of age-related gains and losses are significant factors in social navigation.
- These findings highlight the role of self-perceptions of aging in shaping social interactions.
- Understanding these links can inform interventions to promote positive social functioning in aging.
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