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Discovering a good age.

M Novak

    International Journal of Aging & Human Development
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Achieving a "good age" involves proactive effort, not just luck. This study explores how healthy, active, and engaged older adults actively cultivate a positive aging experience through their life choices and actions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology of Aging

    Background:

    • Historical gerontological research often focused on negative aspects of aging, using sick or institutionalized individuals.
    • This created a perception of aging as a period of inevitable decline and problems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To counterbalance the deficit-focused view of aging.
    • To explore the characteristics and lived experiences of older adults who exemplify a "good age".

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative study involving interviews with over sixty older adults identified as exemplifying a "good age" (healthy, happy, active, involved).

    Main Results:

    • Findings suggest that a "good age" is not accidental but is actively constructed by individuals.
    • Participants actively worked towards and discovered their positive aging experience.

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    Conclusions:

    • Positive aging is an achievable process, influenced by individual effort and life choices.
    • This research highlights the agency of older adults in shaping their own aging journey.