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Erschienen in: European Journal of Ageing 2/2021

19.07.2020 | Review

The power of personality in successful ageing: a comprehensive review of larger quantitative studies

verfasst von: Cornelia Pocnet, Julius Popp, Daniela Jopp

Erschienen in: European Journal of Ageing | Ausgabe 2/2021

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Abstract

In this paper, we highlighted links between personality traits and successful ageing through a systematic review of recent empirical studies. Particularly, we addressed the question of whether personality traits are related to successful ageing and, if so, why and how? Answers to this question provided, for example, arguments that supported personality’s role in planning an individual’s future based on self-knowledge, thereby contributing to a sense of identity throughout their life. Then, considering longitudinal studies, we examined whether personality is stable over one’s life course, or does it change and, if so, why and under what conditions? Answers to this question gave substance to the idea that a stable personality allows for continuous and consistent development. In addition, certain personality changes are likely to allow an individual to develop the resilience to better adapt to life’s challenges. Therefore, the arguments brought by these two questions can help clarify the modulating role of personality for successful ageing via health and well-being outcomes. These insights may contribute to the development of new prevention approaches, more focused on inter- and intraindividual differences, to promote successful ageing.
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Metadaten
Titel
The power of personality in successful ageing: a comprehensive review of larger quantitative studies
verfasst von
Cornelia Pocnet
Julius Popp
Daniela Jopp
Publikationsdatum
19.07.2020
Verlag
Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in
European Journal of Ageing / Ausgabe 2/2021
Print ISSN: 1613-9372
Elektronische ISSN: 1613-9380
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10433-020-00575-6

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