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Positive ageing: the problem of young
generation or challenge for modern society
Andreja Gerl, Tjaša Tkalec, Anita Dolšak Kos, Andrej Starc
University of Ljubljana Faculty of Health Sciences, Zdravstvena pot 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Abstract
Introduction: Retirement is an important life event, which brings new
life changes. This reflects on physical, psychological and social levels. The
individual is suddenly facing a fear for the future, he is trying to find new
roles in society and has a lot of insecurities that ageing can bring.
Methods: A systematic literature search of the published literature
was conducted at Slovenian libraries with Cobiss. We also used some
databases (ScienceDirect, Wiley Online Library, MEDLINE, CINAHL,
Cochrane, PubMed), where we were searching within ageing psychology
field. We used descriptive method with literature review to make meta-
analysis. The review was restricted to studies published since 2007 to
2017.
Results: Many studies suggest the process of preparation for ageing is
very important for positive ageing. It is important to stay active on all
three (physical, psychological and social) levels, because this is
the only way to maintain a positive self-image in society. There are
equally important factors of positive ageing: the ability of individual’s
time perspective and maintaining a sense of cohesion with society.
Discussion and conclusions: Positive ageing depends on the environment
in which the person lives and works. Different mechanisms, such as
the ability of the thought and behavioural adjustment, maintaining a
positive sense of self and positive view on ageing are very helpful.
Key words: positive ageing, older adults, retirement, views on aging,
psychological adjustment
Ageing is a process we all share. But not all of us age the same. However,
it depends on the opportunities and constraints that are presented to us
as we age, and that is greately influenced by the community in which we
live (Shenfil, 2009). After retirement, ageing process is felt even more and indi-
doi: https://doi.org/10.26493/978-961-7055-18-4.43-49
generation or challenge for modern society
Andreja Gerl, Tjaša Tkalec, Anita Dolšak Kos, Andrej Starc
University of Ljubljana Faculty of Health Sciences, Zdravstvena pot 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Abstract
Introduction: Retirement is an important life event, which brings new
life changes. This reflects on physical, psychological and social levels. The
individual is suddenly facing a fear for the future, he is trying to find new
roles in society and has a lot of insecurities that ageing can bring.
Methods: A systematic literature search of the published literature
was conducted at Slovenian libraries with Cobiss. We also used some
databases (ScienceDirect, Wiley Online Library, MEDLINE, CINAHL,
Cochrane, PubMed), where we were searching within ageing psychology
field. We used descriptive method with literature review to make meta-
analysis. The review was restricted to studies published since 2007 to
2017.
Results: Many studies suggest the process of preparation for ageing is
very important for positive ageing. It is important to stay active on all
three (physical, psychological and social) levels, because this is
the only way to maintain a positive self-image in society. There are
equally important factors of positive ageing: the ability of individual’s
time perspective and maintaining a sense of cohesion with society.
Discussion and conclusions: Positive ageing depends on the environment
in which the person lives and works. Different mechanisms, such as
the ability of the thought and behavioural adjustment, maintaining a
positive sense of self and positive view on ageing are very helpful.
Key words: positive ageing, older adults, retirement, views on aging,
psychological adjustment
Ageing is a process we all share. But not all of us age the same. However,
it depends on the opportunities and constraints that are presented to us
as we age, and that is greately influenced by the community in which we
live (Shenfil, 2009). After retirement, ageing process is felt even more and indi-
doi: https://doi.org/10.26493/978-961-7055-18-4.43-49
