Perceptions of Longevity and Successful Aging in Very Old Adults
Keywords
aging/ageing, developmental, gerotranscendence, spiritual well-being
Abstract
We examined perceptions of longevity and successful aging in young-old (60 to 74 years), old-old (75 to 89 years), and oldest-old (90+ years) adults drawn from the Louisiana Healthy Aging Study. Participants’ responses to three open-ended questions that assessed their attributions for longevity, what they look forward to, and advice for younger persons today were compared. Content analyses yielded three emergent themes: maintaining physical, mental, and relational well-being; living a healthy life; and living a faithful life. Implications of these findings for current views on successful aging and insights for promoting a long and healthy life are considered.
Original Publication Citation
Cherry, K. E., Marks, L. D., *Benedetto, T., *Sullivan, M. C., & Barker, A. (2013). Perceptions of longevity and successful aging in very old adults. Journal of Religion, Spirituality, and Aging, 25, 288-310.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Cherry, Katie E.; Marks, Loren D.; Benedetto, Tim; Sullivan, Marisa C.; and Barker, Alyse, "Perceptions of Longevity and Successful Aging in Very Old Adults" (2013). Faculty Publications. 4869.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/4869
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2013-09-24
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7673
Publisher
Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging
Language
English
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Family Life
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