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Exploring subjective well-being concepts for a deeper understanding of successful aging
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University of Twente, Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social Science - Positive Clinical Psychology and Technology
Abstract This study investigates themes with Subjective Well-Being (SWB) concepts among older adults, focusing on differences across age groups and life satisfaction levels in the second half of life. Using data from the German Ageing Survey of 2,438 participants aged 40-85, qualitative responses from a sent... view more
This study investigates themes with Subjective Well-Being (SWB) concepts among older adults, focusing on differences across age groups and life satisfaction levels in the second half of life. Using data from the German Ageing Survey of 2,438 participants aged 40-85, qualitative responses from a sentence completion questionnaire (SELE) were analyzed through modern text mining approaches. Additionally, the study utilized quantitative data from the Satisfcation With Life Scale (SWLS). Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) methods identified three primary themes within concepts of SWB: holistic views and family values, specific relationships and emotional challenges, and work-life and leisure balance. The study found a shift in concepts of SWB from younger adults (40-54), who were predominantly associated with holistic views and family values to older adults (55-69, 70-85), who focused on specific relationships and emotional challenges. Furthermore, the results support literature suggesting that the Paradox of Well-Being may only be evident until around age 70. These findings align with theories of successful aging which propose that adaptive responses and shifting priorities are crucial for maintaining well-being. However, the oldest age group in our sample (70-85) was predominantly in the low life satisfaction group, supporting previous literature, suggesting that, after a certain point of decline and loss maintaining well-being becomes increasingly challenging.... view less
Keywords
adult; elderly; aging; well-being; satisfaction with life; Federal Republic of Germany
Classification
Gerontology
Free Keywords
DEAS; Subjective well-being (SWB); Satisfcation With Life Scale (SWLS); Erfolgreiches Alter; Successful aging; Lebensmitte; Ältere Menschen
Document language
English
Publication Year
2024
City
Twente
Page/Pages
53 p.
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed