Unveiling the Intersection of Age and Gender in the Emotional Well-being of Older Students: A Pilot Study at the Permanent University for Adults in Alicante (Spain)

This comprehensive approach establishes a conducive framework for the creation of tailored educational strategies aimed at promoting greater emotional well-being in the older adult population [18][19][20].Aging is recognized as a phase of human development characterized by significant transformations both personally and socially.During this period, psychosocial well-being becomes a critical element influencing the quality of life of the elderly [15][16][17].With the increase in life expectancy and improvements in health standards, education emerges as a conducive field for promoting social integration, independence, and personal satisfaction within this demographic group [20][21][22][23][24][25].The significance of this research line lies in unraveling how educational interventions can act as a mechanism to foster well-being in the elderly population, a segment experiencing exponential growth in contemporary society [13].