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What does Rowe and Kahn identify as a criterion for successful ageing?
What does Rowe and Kahn identify as a criterion for successful ageing?
Which model emphasizes life satisfaction in addition to physical health for successful ageing?
Which model emphasizes life satisfaction in addition to physical health for successful ageing?
According to Valliant, which criterion is NOT related to health for successful ageing?
According to Valliant, which criterion is NOT related to health for successful ageing?
What percentage of the college cohort was classified as 'happy-well'?
What percentage of the college cohort was classified as 'happy-well'?
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Which of the following factors is considered controllable regarding successful ageing outcomes?
Which of the following factors is considered controllable regarding successful ageing outcomes?
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What classification describes individuals who are psycho-socially unhappy and physically disabled?
What classification describes individuals who are psycho-socially unhappy and physically disabled?
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In predicting successful ageing, which of the following is NOT a key domain of functioning?
In predicting successful ageing, which of the following is NOT a key domain of functioning?
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Which cohort had a higher percentage classified as 'intermediate' in successful ageing?
Which cohort had a higher percentage classified as 'intermediate' in successful ageing?
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What does the Dependency Ratio specifically compare?
What does the Dependency Ratio specifically compare?
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Which aspect is emphasized by biomedical theories of ageing?
Which aspect is emphasized by biomedical theories of ageing?
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What is the significance of perseverance at age 19 according to the study?
What is the significance of perseverance at age 19 according to the study?
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Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the concept of successful ageing?
Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the concept of successful ageing?
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In the SOC model, what does the 'Compensation' component involve?
In the SOC model, what does the 'Compensation' component involve?
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What does the term 'Selection' refer to in the SOC model?
What does the term 'Selection' refer to in the SOC model?
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What alternative term is NOT commonly used by researchers to describe successful ageing?
What alternative term is NOT commonly used by researchers to describe successful ageing?
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According to the content, successful ageing relies on which of the following aspects?
According to the content, successful ageing relies on which of the following aspects?
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According to Baltes, development involves which of the following trajectories?
According to Baltes, development involves which of the following trajectories?
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What is the primary function of optimization in the SOC model?
What is the primary function of optimization in the SOC model?
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Which factor is essential for the perception of successful ageing?
Which factor is essential for the perception of successful ageing?
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Which statement incorrectly represents the understanding of ageing based on the content?
Which statement incorrectly represents the understanding of ageing based on the content?
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Study Notes
Successful Ageing
- Defined by the optimization of life expectancy while minimizing physical and mental decline and disability
- Emphasises life satisfaction, social participation, functioning, and psychological resources
- Rowe and Kahn defined successful ageing through three criteria: living free of disability or disease, high cognitive and physical abilities, and meaningful social interaction
- Valliant identified six criteria for successful aging: no physical disability at age 75, good subjective health, length of undisabled life, good mental health, objective social support, and self-rated life satisfaction in eight domains
Predicting Successful Ageing
- Six domains of functioning predict successful ageing: objective and subjective physical health, length of active life, objective and subjective mental health, and social support
- "Happy-well" individuals perform well in all six areas until age 80
- "Sad-sick" individuals are both psychologically unhappy and physically disabled
- "Intermediate" individuals fall between the two classifications
Successful Ageing Outcomes
- Happy-well individuals constitute 26% of the college cohort and 29% of the city cohort
- Intermediate individuals make up 32% of the college cohort and 34% of the city cohort
- Sad-sick individuals constitute 17% of the college cohort and 14% of the city cohort
- Prematurely dead individuals make up 25% of the college cohort and 23% of the city cohort
Factors Predicting Successful Ageing
- Controllable factors include smoking, alcohol consumption, exercise, BMI, stable marriage, and maturity of defenses
- Uncontrollable factors include depression, parental social class, warmth of childhood, ancestral longevity, childhood temperament, and objective disability at age 50
- Exercise and education are indirect indicators of self-care and perseverance, making them important predictors of successful aging
- Perseverance, demonstrated by the 5-minute treadmill test at age 19, predicts 61% of happy-well individuals compared to 13% of the sad-sick, unrelated to physical fitness
Criticisms and Controversies
- The term "successful ageing" implies some people are "unsuccessful"
- Assumptions about resources available to live a healthy life are made, including access to healthcare, safe environments, and experiences that support individual decision-making
- Alternative terms include healthy ageing, ageing well, effective ageing, and productive ageing
The Selection, Optimization, and Compensation (SOC) Model
- Development includes growth and decline trajectories
- Aging affects the availability and efficiency of internal and external resources
- Individuals actively participate in successful ageing
- The model details how people can use their resources to promote growth and maintain functioning amidst losses and adapt to environmental demands
- People can shape their environment to meet their needs
The SOC Model: Goal Selection and Pursuit
- Selection: Development, elaboration, and commitment to goals, both elective and loss-based
- Optimization: Application and refinement of goal-relevant means and actions
- Compensation: Acquisition of new resources or activation of unused internal or external resources to achieve goals
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This quiz explores the concept of successful ageing as defined by notable researchers like Rowe and Kahn, as well as Valliant. It covers key criteria for successful ageing, the domains that predict successful outcomes, and the differences between 'happy-well' and 'sad-sick' individuals. Test your understanding of these important concepts related to the quality of life in older age.
