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Perception of age in the elderly

M W Linn, K Hunter

    Journal of Gerontology
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Feeling younger than one's chronological age is linked to better psychological functioning in older adults. This association holds across racial and gender groups, even when controlling for socioeconomic factors and health status.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Psychology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Aging is a complex process influencing psychological well-being.
    • Perceptions of age can vary significantly among individuals aged 65 and over.
    • Understanding factors linked to positive psychological functioning in later life is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between subjective age perception and psychological functioning in older adults.
    • To examine if this relationship differs across racial and gender demographics.
    • To identify psychological variables associated with younger age perceptions.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving 150 participants aged 65+ with varying age perceptions.
    • Assessment of seven dependent variables related to psychological functioning.
    • Statistical controls for social class, disability, and impairment.

    Main Results:

    • A consistent association was found between younger subjective age and better psychological functioning.
    • This finding was observed in both Black and white participants, as well as in males and females.
    • Locus of control emerged as a key differentiator, with internal locus of control linked to younger age perceptions.

    Conclusions:

    • Subjective age perception is a significant correlate of psychological health in older adults.
    • Internal locus of control may play a role in maintaining a younger subjective age.
    • These findings highlight the importance of subjective age in gerontological research and interventions.

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