Abstract
Lifespan research has shown that control beliefs are associated with key outcomes of successful aging. However, little is known about whether such associations exist when the focus is on performance-based indicators of everyday physical and cognitive. We test how control beliefs relate to physical and cognitive functioning and investigate age differences in the direction and size of such associations. We analyzed data from 1,090 older adults (Mage=70.11 years; SD=3.9; range 61–88; 51% women) who participated in the Berlin Aging Study-II using structural equation modeling. Results revealed that external control was related to physical health (lower grip strength) and cognitive performance-based indicators (poorer working memory) examined. Findings highlight the differential role of internal and external control beliefs for successful aging.
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