Perspektywa pozytywnego starzenia się w okresie późnej dorosłości
Perspektywa pozytywnego starzenia się w okresie późnej dorosłości

Summary/Abstract: The global cross-section of humanity is now older than ever before in history. The average life expectancy increases. In the twenty-first century the share of seniors in the general Polish population is growing. The research of experiencing of aging is so important from the point of view of demographic processes. Although the aging process during late adulthood is connected with worse physical health, the aging may be perceived positive if accompanied by the optimization process of mental and social well-being. Through individual behavior an individual can affect the state of well-being, delay the occurrence of diseases and improve health functioning. The article attempts to answer the question posed in the topic – what may be positive elements of aging and what are the conditions of positive aging. There will be discussed the psychological characteristics that are important in the process of experiencing the positive aspects of the period of late adulthood and the psychological barriers that can block the experience of aging and old age as a positive.

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