[Experiencing the finality of one's situation: biographical aspects]

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Gerontology

Context:

• The Bonn Longitudinal Study of Aging examined 81 survivors.
• Investigated the interplay between life-span development and psychological well-being.

Purpose:

• To explore the relationship between coping styles and the experience of life limitations in aging.
• To analyze how this relationship evolves over time.

Summary:

• A significant correlation was observed between facing life's finitude and feeling restricted in life control among older adults.
• This association demonstrated significant changes across different measurement periods.

Impact:

• Findings contribute to a cognitive theory of personality in the context of aging.
• Offers insights into psychological adaptation to life's limitations in later life.