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22 de oct. de 2013 · We examine age differences in risk-taking behaviors in multiple risk domains across the adult life span. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in which 528 participants from 18 to 93 years of age completed the Domain-Specific Risk-Taking (DOSPERT) scale, a survey measuring risk taking in 5 different domains. Results.
11 de oct. de 2021 · 446 Altmetric. Metrics. Abstract. Population aging is a global phenomenon with substantial implications across society 1, 2. Prosocial behaviors—actions that benefit others—promote mental and...
11 de abr. de 2022 · Age discrimination is behavior directed at people based on their age, including actions, practices, and policies (World Health Organization, 2021). Ageism is a very serious issue. While it can theoretically be directed toward any age group, the vast majority of studies focus on older adults or late adolescents ( Nelson, 2005 ).
Elderly Anger, Hostility and Outbursts. Age and illness can intensify longstanding personality traits in some unpleasant ways. For example, an irritable person may frequently become enraged, or an impatient person may become demanding and impossible to please. Unfortunately, an angry elder’s main target is often their primary caregiver.
29 de feb. de 2024 · Visible indicators commonly associated with aging include hair color and patterning (both head and body hair); skin characteristics; teeth discoloration; body shape and tone; movement and coordination; use of assistive devices (e.g., walkers, reading glasses, hearing aids ); and clothing, hair style, and makeup choices.
Debunking the misperception that old age is a stagnant developmental period, research on possible selves suggests that old age is a time when people are still developing and expanding upon their identities. Older adults think not only about their past selves but also about possible future selves.
19 de jun. de 2017 · Results: A preference for younger people was found among participants of all ages; however, implicit and explicit attitudes showed divergent associations with age. Implicit preference for younger people was highest among older adults; explicit preference for younger people was lowest among older adults.
