Abstract
Given that ageism could have detrimental effects on the aging society, knowing how people of different age groups perceive aging and successful aging is important. This study collected data from 648 respondents aged between 18 and 80 years old for an age-based analysis of the perceptions toward aging and successful aging. The findings revealed that generally, being healthy, happy, and physically active are considered important aspects of successful aging. Regardless of age, health is perceived as the most fundamental part of life. Both the psychosocial and health factors are critical aspects of successful aging. Hence, it is critical to look into the provision of better healthcare and public facilities for older adults, to find ways to reduce negative attitudes toward older people and to assist older adults to live successfully at old age.
Highlights
The world’s population is aging rapidly as a result of extended life expectancy and decline fertility rate (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs [UN DESA], 2020)
In another study conducted by Moser et al (2011), the findings showed that low income, living alone, sickness, and depression were closely related with a negative perception of aging, whereas gender, age, and education level did not show a significant relationship with self-perception of aging
As the interest of this paper is to analyze the responses of different age groups on aging and successful aging, the respondents were grouped into three age categories, namely, young adults, middle-aged adults, and older adults
Summary
The world’s population is aging rapidly as a result of extended life expectancy and decline fertility rate (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs [UN DESA], 2020). It is expected that the older population aged 60 years and over will outnumber those aged between 10 to 24 years by 2050 (UN DESA, 2017). It is essential to gain a better understanding of people’s perceptions of growing older and the meaning of successful aging as well as to identify the challenges associated with aging to promote a successful and quality aging society. Successful aging is an umbrella term used to reflect the well-being at old age, which is inclusive of physical and functional as well as psychological and social well-being
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