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August 1, 2025The GerontologistOpen Access

“I’m more confident now than I ever used to be”: a preliminary qualitative study of British older adults’ perception and experience of aging positively

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MPMiriam Sang‐Ah ParkCLChristopher LoHLHyo‐Jung Lee

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals insights on well-being in older adults, highlighting autonomy and social connections.

Key Points

  • Participants maintained a sense of wellness and positivity despite health challenges, demonstrating robust coping strategies.
  • The study found that older adults expressed autonomy, competence, and relatedness in their aging experiences, showing resilience.
  • Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, semi-structured interviews were conducted with UK adults, emphasizing subjective experiences.
  • Understanding positive aging may inform policy and interventions aiming to enhance well-being in older adults.

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Park et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5231ad7bf08b1eada7c3https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnaf149
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