New study reveals middle-aged and older adults perceive old age starting later due to increased life expectancy and health improvements.

New study shows middle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, with increased life expectancy and improved health potentially contributing to this shift in perception. The research, published in the journal Psychology and Aging, analyzed data from the German Ageing Survey, a longitudinal study spanning over 25 years and including participants born between 1911 and 1974.

April 22, 2024
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