Self-perceptions of aging: a conceptual and empirical overview

This article defines self-perceptions of aging (SPA) as individuals' perceptions, expectations, and experiences regarding their own process of growing old(er). As such, SPA are considered a critically important element of the aging self. Furthermore, the authors present a heuristic model that p...

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Hauptverfasser: Diehl, Manfred (VerfasserIn) , Wahl, Hans-Werner (VerfasserIn)
Dokumenttyp: Article (Journal)
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: February 2024
In: Current opinion in psychology
Year: 2024, Jahrgang: 55, Pages: 1-7
ISSN:2352-250X
DOI:10.1016/j.copsyc.2023.101741
Online-Zugang:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2023.101741
Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352250X23001860
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Verfasserangaben:Manfred Diehl and Hans-Werner Wahl
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Zusammenfassung:This article defines self-perceptions of aging (SPA) as individuals' perceptions, expectations, and experiences regarding their own process of growing old(er). As such, SPA are considered a critically important element of the aging self. Furthermore, the authors present a heuristic model that positions adults' SPA within a lifespan developmental and cultural-societal context and elaborates distal and proximal antecedents, process modes, and developmental outcomes. The remainder of the article summarizes recent empirical findings and discusses future challenges and directions.
Beschreibung:Available online 15 November 2023, version of record 7 December 2023
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ISSN:2352-250X
DOI:10.1016/j.copsyc.2023.101741