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    Creative individuals cope better with aging and show less death denial. This study explored the link between self-actualizing personality traits and aging well in older adults.

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Psychology
    • Personality Studies

    Background:

    • Aging is a complex process impacting psychological well-being.
    • Attitudes toward death and coping mechanisms are crucial aspects of late life.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the correlation between a creative attitude (self-actualizing personality) and coping with aging.
    • To examine the relationship between a creative attitude and attitudes toward death in the elderly.

    Main Methods:

    • Study involved 25 residents aged 69-93 from Israeli elderly homes.
    • Assessed personality traits related to creativity and self-actualization.
    • Evaluated coping strategies for aging and attitudes toward death.

    Main Results:

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    • A positive correlation was found between a creative-actualizing personality and effective coping with aging.
    • Individuals with a more creative personality exhibited less denial regarding death.
    • Self-actualization appears to be a protective factor in psychological adjustment to aging and mortality.

    Conclusions:

    • Fostering a creative attitude may enhance psychological well-being in older adults.
    • Self-actualizing personality traits are associated with better adaptation to aging and a more accepting view of death.
    • The findings suggest personality plays a significant role in how individuals navigate the end of life.