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Chapter 14

Chapter 14. Successful Aging. theoretical perspectives on successful aging …MacArthur Foundation Study. High physical and cognitive functioning. Absence of disease. Maintain engagement with life. theoretical perspectives on successful aging … paradox of well-being. Social Indicator Model

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Chapter 14

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  1. Chapter 14 Successful Aging

  2. theoretical perspectives on successful aging…MacArthur Foundation Study High physical and cognitive functioning Absence of disease Maintain engagement with life

  3. theoretical perspectives on successful aging… paradox of well-being • Social Indicator Model • Older should have LOWER well-being • Instead, they have HIGHER well-being

  4. Subjective Well-Being • Subjective Well-Being • Positive Affect • Negative Affect • Life Satisfaction • Set Point Perspective

  5. theoretical perspectives on successful aging… possible ways to achieve high well-being • Adaptation • Progress toward goals • Coping strategies • Social comparison • Create a positive “life story”

  6. Creativity • Creativity – • Lehman’s study: peak of productivity is prior to age 40

  7. Creativity, con’t • Dennis’ study – • A new peak around age 77 • Problems:

  8. Simonton’s Model of Age and Creative Productivity • 3 Assumptions: • creative potential • 2-step process: • Ideation • Elaboration • career age

  9. productivity and creativity… Simonton’s model of age and creativeproductivity

  10. Artists “Old age style” Musicians “Swan Song” Scientists productivity and creativity…characteristics of last works

  11. successful aging…final perspectives • Older adults can achieve new forms of creative expression • Creative potential may have genetic basis • Supportive environment is needed • Ordinary adults can create personal narratives

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