Purpose in Life Protects Against Cognitive Decline among Older Adults

Life expectancy and the proportion of the population aged older than 65 continue to increase (1). Examining positive psychological factors that may help protect against poor health and promote positive well-being has been an area of increased focus. The research reported here focuses on a particular aspect of positive well-being: purpose in life. Purpose in life is typically conceptualized as intentions, goals, and sense of direction that derive meaning from life's experiences (2,3). Historically, this construct originated from humanistic psychology and writings of Dr.
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research